[Remote] Freelance Creative Director, Design

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VSA Partners is a strategy and design agency focused on creating meaningful and measurable experiences. They are seeking a strategic Creative Director to lead the campaign design team in developing impactful visuals and concepts for various campaigns, while collaborating closely with clients and internal teams. Responsibilities • Enthusiastically develops and executes high-impact, visually compelling concepts for integrated campaigns • Brings deep production experience • Is fluent in full-funnel digital marketing, including trends in social media, paid search, video advertising, influencer marketing and more • Establishes and maintains the overall art direction, ensuring a consistent visual language across client projects • Serves as a leader in the creative process, guiding teams through ideation, design, and execution • Works closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, project managers and the production team to ensure cohesive creative direction that delivers on the creative brief • Leads brainstorming sessions and provides constructive feedback to ensure high-quality work • Acts as a liaison between the creative team and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and idea flow • Eagerly engages in client content to best understand the client’s vision, business goals, and their products and services and then translating these into compelling creative deliverables • Presents creative concepts and campaigns to clients and internal teams, articulating design decisions and the strategic rationale behind them • Identifies growth opportunities within existing accounts and collaborates with client-facing teams to nurture and expand client relationships • Represents the creative team in new business presentations and pitches, showcasing VSA’s design capabilities and approach to campaign work • Helps identify new business opportunities and contribute to the agency’s growth strategy • Coordinates across teams to ensure that all deliverables meet deadlines and production quality standards • Oversees multiple campaigns, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across platforms and media • Supports the development of junior staff by providing mentorship and feedback to foster their growth as needed • Identifies tools, resources, and processes that improve creative efficiency and team performance Skills • 10+ years of experience in design • Strong command of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory to execute top-tier, visually impactful campaigns • A robust portfolio of integrated campaign work that spans from print to digital to experiential for B2B and B2C brands • 3+ years of managing teams • Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, providing direction and feedback while fostering a collaborative environment • Ability to synthesize client briefs, strategic objectives, and market insights into innovative campaign executions • Strong verbal and written communication skills for client presentations, team coordination, and internal collaboration • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Advanced skills in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Slack, Google Suite and Workamajig) Company Overview • VSA Partners offers interconnected branding and communications solutions for today's increasingly cross-channel. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.vsapartners.com/.