Freelance Art Director, Concept

NVE Experience Agency•Los Angeles, CA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty. Summary of Position: We are seeking talented Freelance Art Director across Associate, Mid, and Senior levels to join our creative team. As an Art Director at NVE, you'll help create experiences and campaigns for some of the world’s biggest, boldest and most beloved brands. This is a mid-level role that requires a strong artistic vision, conceptual chops, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver best-in-class brand experiences and campaigns. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the best creative teams in the business, play a key role in creating and shaping big ideas, and develop powerful visuals that bring them to life.

Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time

Nice To Haves

You have a portfolio that shows your visual storytelling and conceptual potential (spec work is okay if it shows your thinking)
You embody NVE’s behaviors – be courageous, be committed, be curious, be catalysts, and be good citizens
You are an ideas person with great taste, design savvy and style
You are confident, passionate and have a POV, but not an ego – you know that this work takes teamwork
You are a lifelong student of creativity, art direction and design – you love what you do and it shows

Responsibilities

Contribute big, bold, breakthrough ideas for brand experiences and campaigns
Develop visual expressions of creative ideas – this could include everything from mood boards to 2D comps
Help lead brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas and concepts
Work with other departments, such as strategy, accounts and production, to ensure work delivers on the brief
Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and translate it into compelling visual designs
Oversee the selection of visual elements, including photos, art, and other design components
Present concepts to clients and stakeholders, effectively communicating the creative vision
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in copywriting, storytelling and marketing
Be a student of best-in-class ideas and campaigns that have brand experience at the center
Mentor less experienced art directors and creatives, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment