Art Director (Contract) – Remote

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.)
Duration: 5-Month W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $30-$40/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Art Director for a contract opportunity with a leading global e-commerce and fashion retail organization. This role is ideal for a highly creative design leader who thrives in fast-paced digital environments and has a passion for fashion, footwear, lifestyle brands, and customer-centric storytelling.

In this role, you'll lead creative execution across major seasonal campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, digital marketing assets, and web experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring compelling brand stories to life.

What You'll Do

• Lead creative development for website experiences, digital marketing campaigns, email marketing, display advertising, and promotional initiatives.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Partner with merchandising, marketing, photography, and creative teams to develop engaging customer experiences and campaign concepts.
• Review and provide direction on design concepts, imagery, copy, and promotional content before launch.
• Build and present creative concepts, campaign decks, and strategic recommendations in Figma.
• Create and oversee 20-30 web pages using Webflow and related design tools.
• Contribute to seasonal campaigns, sponsorship activations, and branded content initiatives.
• Analyze campaign performance and customer engagement data to inform future creative decisions.
• Ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and marketing channels.
• Stay current on industry trends, digital design best practices, and the evolving fashion and footwear landscape.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Creative Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, campaign development, and web-based creative work.
• Hands-on experience with Webflow and modern web design principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong understanding of digital merchandising, e-commerce experiences, and customer journey design.
• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to provide creative direction while empowering designers and cross-functional partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fashion, footwear, retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and web production workflows.
• Experience managing creative projects from concept through launch.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to move quickly and make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining creative excellence.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams.
• Passion for creating engaging digital experiences that drive customer engagement and business results.

Interview Process

• One phone interview with the Creative Director

If you're an experienced Art Director with a strong digital portfolio, Webflow expertise, and a passion for creating impactful brand experiences, we'd love to hear from you.