About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Art Director opportunity in unity, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We’re looking for a creative Art Director to help shape and elevate visual communications across a wide range of touchpoints. This is a 2-month contract opportunity supporting concept development, polished design execution, and brand storytelling for projects that span digital, print, environmental, and experiential formats.
Responsibilities
Develop thoughtful creative concepts and translate them into polished, production-ready design solutions
Create visual assets for employee communications, consumer digital campaigns, environmental graphics, branded spaces, meetings, events, data visualizations, infographics, and sponsorship activations
Partner with cross-functional teams to turn business goals into engaging visual stories that connect with target audiences
Work within established brand guidelines while identifying opportunities to strengthen and evolve the brand expression
Prepare accurate files for both print and digital production, with strong attention to detail throughout the process
Contribute to integrated campaign work across multiple channels and formats
Skills
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-quality design execution
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Experience working with complex brand identity systems
Excellent typography, layout, hierarchy, and composition skills
Ability to choose imagery, color, and visual treatments that support clear and compelling storytelling
Solid production knowledge and the ability to deliver press-ready and digital-ready files
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Skills
Experience designing across employee communications, digital marketing, events, environmental graphics, and branded experiences
Ability to move seamlessly between big-picture creative thinking and detailed production work
Experience creating infographics and data-driven visuals
A proactive mindset and a passion for creating work that is both strategic and visually engaging
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value unique perspectives and encourage candidates from all communities to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $29 - $60 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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