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Freelance Art Director

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: BigStar
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Digital Media / Production, Creative Design / Digital Art
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

  • Lead the creative process throughout the entire project cycle—from initial client brief and ideation to design and animation.
  • Setting & Maintaining Standards while working closely with Creative Directors and Producers for the duration of multiple projects.
  • Work alongside the artist team to develop tools, workflows, and methodologies that ensure best practices and deliver the highest-quality results.
  • Partner with producers on project management, offering feedback on production schedules, crew allocation, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Hands‑on execution of style frames, concept development, pitches, and final project delivery.
  • Provide creative leadership and problem‑solving insights for complex and high‑profile projects.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years experience in Design and Motion Graphics for film and commercials and broadcast clients.
  • Being able to multitask and run multiple projects and teams. To ensure that each project is running smoothly and efficiently.
  • An extensive portfolio of your own creative work, including directing experience, if applicable.
  • Passion and a broad knowledge of the Design, Motion Graphics, and VFX industries with an eye for future developments and challenges.
  • Demonstrated excellent leadership skills across all levels, strong communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Design, Animation, CG, VFX, and shot production.
  • Ability to remain calm and confident in a fast‑paced environment whilst juggling multiple projects.
  • Ability to work within and inspire a team and also under your own initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, both on a technical and creative basis.
  • Expert knowledge of the Adobe Suite and Cinema 4D.
A little about us

An award-winning creative studio with a singular focus: telling the bigger story.

A multidisciplinary blend of design, animation and live action that elevates brands, campaigns, films and series.

What we do

We bring stories to life. We create icons. We connect to people.

Telling the bigger story

We're an award-winning group of artists and makers who love nothing more than creating something iconic.

Most of the time, we let our work do the talking. But we're also not afraid to talk about how our work can elevate yours. How we can take stories and make them into something bigger. Something that is going to resonate with your audience and make people stop and take notice. Whether it's through design, motion graphics or live action content, we do it all in service of telling the bigger story.

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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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