Art Director

AQUENT

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63.73–$70.81 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Flash, Advertising, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Management, Copy Writing, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Graphic Design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Industry Standards, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multimedia, Package Layout Design, Photography, Prototyping, Resource Management, Retail, Seasonal Design, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Web Design, eCommerce
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$63.73-70.81 Hourly

W2

Start Date:

Jul 27, 2026

Aquent Talent is thrilled to partner with a dynamic online retail brand, a relative newcomer making significant strides in the footwear scene. This innovativecompany is rapidly expanding its digital footprint, driven by a passion for cutting-edge design and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This senior-level lead and individual contributor position demands a unique blend of strategic oversight and direct execution. You will be instrumental in driving the visual success of key marketing initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

* Providing senior-level creative direction and guiding the development of compelling digital assets.
* Managing multi-disciplinary digital project workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
* Independently executing responsive web layout designs for various campaigns.
* Crafting engaging presentation decks to articulate creative strategies and outcomes.
* Balancing strategic oversight with rapid, hands-on production to meet fast-paced e-commerce demands.
* Leading creative concepts without micromanagement, fostering an environment of innovation and independent contribution.

**Required Skills & Experience**

* 10+ years of relevant professional experience

* Proficient in Webflow, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, HTML, and Microsoft Office
* Proven experience in online retail, e-commerce footwear, fashion, or accessories.
* Expertise in hands-on responsive web layout design and prototyping using industry-standard tools.
* Demonstrated ability to create impactful digital advertising assets for email, display banners, and social campaigns.
* Strong cross-functional creative direction skills across graphic design, copywriting, and photography.
* Proficiency in project workflow management, including timeline scheduling and creative resource allocation.
* Advanced digital asset production capabilities using enterprise multimedia tools.
* Experience in print and packaging layout design for seasonal marketing materials.
* Ability to seamlessly steer creative concepts without micromanaging, coupled with strong independent technical execution.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications**

* Experience with e-commerce visual merchandising and digital storefront content management.
* A track record of brand strategy alignment and execution based on promotion performance data.

**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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Client Description

Our fast growing client is a global leader renowned for shaping the future and impacting millions worldwide! If you're seeking an opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives and accelerate your career within a culture of bold ideas, we can connect you to your next great adventure. Contribute your talents in a place that values innovation, creativity, and leadership!

About the Company

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AQUENT

Aquent is the world's largest marketing staffing firm. For twenty years we've been the leader in helping marketing organizations find the people they need, on a freelance and direct hire basis, and in helping marketing professionals find the rewarding assignments they want. We represent talent in , from brand managers to copywriters, from data analysts to web designers and we were the first staffing company to offer complete benefits to all employees, including health, dental and 401(k). Aquent has 70 offices in 17 countries with over 11,000 professionals working at more then 3,000 companies. We work with two-thirds of the fortune 500 and 90 of the Fortune 100. If you would like to learn more about Aquent, please visit us at .

Aquent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://aquent.com/