Art Director (Contract) Remote

Art Director (Contract) – Remote Location Fully Remote (U.S.) Duration 5-Month W2 Contract Pay Rate $30-$40/hour (DOE) Schedule Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Art Director for a contract opportunity with a leading global e-commerce and fashion retail organization. This role is ideal for a highly creative design leader who thrives in fast-paced digital environments and has a passion for fashion, footwear, lifestyle brands, and customer-centric storytelling. In this role, you'll lead creative execution across major seasonal campaigns, sponsorship initiatives, digital marketing assets, and web experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring compelling brand stories to life.

What You'll Do

• Lead creative development for website experiences, digital marketing campaigns, email marketing, display advertising, and promotional initiatives.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Partner with merchandising, marketing, photography, and creative teams to develop engaging customer experiences and campaign concepts.
• Review and provide direction on design concepts, imagery, copy, and promotional content before launch.
• Build and present creative concepts, campaign decks, and strategic recommendations in Figma.
• Create and oversee 20-30 web pages using Webflow and related design tools.
• Contribute to seasonal campaigns, sponsorship activations, and branded content initiatives.
• Analyze campaign performance and customer engagement data to inform future creative decisions.
• Ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and marketing channels.
• Stay current on industry trends, digital design best practices, and the evolving fashion and footwear landscape.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Creative Management, or related disciplines.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, campaign development, and web-based creative work.
• Hands-on experience with Webflow and modern web design principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong understanding of digital merchandising, e-commerce experiences, and customer journey design.
• Exceptional typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to provide creative direction while empowering designers and cross-functional partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fashion, footwear, retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and web production workflows.
• Experience managing creative projects from concept through launch.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to move quickly and make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining creative excellence.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence stakeholders across teams.
• Passion for creating engaging digital experiences that drive customer engagement and business results. Interview Process
• One phone interview with the Creative Director If you're an experienced Art Director with a strong digital portfolio, Webflow expertise, and a passion for creating impactful brand experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #LI-BK1 #RTA Remote Skills Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, Best Practices, Budgeting, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Campaigns, Channel Marketing, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Creative Design, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer/Client Research, Email Campaign, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Industry/Trade Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Campaign, Merchandising, Multitasking, Online Marketing, Performance Analysis, Photography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Resource Management, Retail, Storytelling, Team Player, Typography, Visual Communication, Web Design, Web Production, Writing Skills, eCommerce About the Company Pride Global Pride Global is a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm headquartered in New York with operating companies throughout the United States, Canada, India and Brazil. Pride Global companies focus on a diverse array of services including vendor management, payroll programs, business process optimization, and staffing for both direct hire and contingent labor. Company Size 100 to 499 employees Industry Financial Services Founded 1983 Website http//prideglobal.com Apply To This Job

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