Sr. Art Director - Digital Experience (Contract)

Position SummaryAs a Senior Art Director (Contract) working with Pace on this engagement, you'll lead the creation of an immersive, strategically grounded digital experience from concept through launch. This particular engagement supports a high-profile website redesign for amajor international entertainment brand , focused on creating visually immersive and highly interactive digital experiences with a "wow-factor". You'll partner closely with strategy, copywriting, UX/UI designers, and development teams to bring to life creative concepts across a variety of digital mediums.We're looking for a candidate who's as comfortable creating campaign concepts and visual systems as they are developing the creative concepts for immersive websites and interactive storytelling. We need you to take creative from early ideation through final execution.This role is ideal for a highly conceptual creatives who thrives in digital environments and understands how to bring brands to life in a digital ecosystem. We're looking for someone with exceptional visual taste, strong conceptual thinking, and the ability to independently lead this creative initiative.We're seeking an independent contractor with an LLC (REQUIRED) who is available to support the project at minimum through July 10. Candidates must live within the United States. A portfolio link is required in your application.Essential FunctionsCreative Direction & Concept DevelopmentLead the development of creative concepts and visual approaches for digital campaigns, websites, and interactive experiencesCollaborate with strategy, copywriting, UX, motion, and development teams to bring ideas to life across digital platformsDevelop mood boards, visual territories, storytelling frameworks, and campaign conceptsWork with a team of editors, UX/UI designers to create immersive digital experiences that balance brand storytelling, interaction, motion, and visual craftContribute innovative thinking and creative recommendations throughout all phases of a projectEnsure creative work aligns with brand strategy, audience expectations, and business objectivesDigital Design & Visual CraftLead the design of polished high-fidelity digital experiences across responsive web platformsLead the integration of typography, photography, motion, video, animation, illustration, and interactive elements into cohesive digital systemsGuide motion direction and interactive behaviors to enhance storytelling and user engagementCreate scalable visual systems and design frameworks that maintain consistency across experiencesPartner closely with developers to ensure design intent and creative quality are maintained through implementationMaintain a strong understanding of accessibility and ADA/WCAG best practices within digital experiencesCollaboration & LeadershipPresent creative work confidently to internal teams and clients while articulating strategic and conceptual rationaleWork independently while proactively collaborating across disciplinesProvide senior-level creative thinking and guidance throughout the engagementGuide projects from concept through launch with strong attention to detail and creative excellenceBalance creative ambition with technical feasibility, timelines, and business objectivesJob QualificationsEducationBA/BS in Interactive Design, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, or related fieldExperience7+ years of relevant professional experience in digital, interactive, UX/UI, or product designMUST have an active LLC to be a contractor with PaceSkillsExceptional visual design skills with strong foundations in typography, layout, composition, color, and digital storytellingStrong creative conceptual thinking and the ability to develop campaigns and immersive digital experiencesExperience art directing responsive websites, interactive experiences, and digitally driven brand campaignsExperience directing of motion design and a strong grasp of animation principles, and interactive behaviors within digital environmentsAbility to direct and collaborate with motion designers, illustrators, photographers, and developersExpert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPointStrong understanding of modern digital production workflows and front-end implementation considerationsMust be skilled and confident presenting creative work internally and be able to present "the strategic why" behind the creative and articulate the solveStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work within and evolve established brand systemsStrong client-facing experience presenting concepts and creative work to stakeholdersAbility to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervisionMust be able to collaborateAbility to model strong leadership skillsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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