Art Director

Creative Circle

Art Director

4+ weeks, approx 20 hrs/wk

Starts: Early to mid-July

Occassional onsite meetings

Rate: $45-55/hr.

Our Sports and Entertainment client, is looking for an Art Director who will contribute to the growth and creative output of the in house agency for a major sports and entertainment brand. This role requires a strong conceptual thinker who can collaborate closely with a Copywriter partner and broader creative leadership to deliver high impact, insight driven campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Generate original, insight driven ideas and concepts for large scale, high visibility campaigns across multiple platforms.
Work collaboratively with a Copywriter partner to develop integrated campaigns from the initial brief through to final client presentation.
Partner with strategy, account teams, designers, producers, and other creative contributors to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution.
Present creative concepts clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders and client teams.
Receive guidance and mentorship from senior creative and business leaders while contributing original thinking and elevating the overall creative output.
Maintain a deep understanding of the brand identity and ensure all creative work aligns with brand standards and strategic objectives.

Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or in house environment.
Demonstrated experience developing integrated campaigns from initial brief through to final delivery.
Experience contributing to campaigns for large scale, widely recognized brands.
Strong understanding of social platforms, content formats, and the role they play within broader campaign ecosystems.
Ability to partner effectively with Copywriters, designers, strategists, and cross functional teams.
Experience working within the sports category or a strong personal passion for sport, which is considered a significant asset.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 06/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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