Freelance Art Director - Los Angeles

Job Posting: Freelance Art Director – Los Angeles
Company: Slate Studios
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site / Hybrid Freelance)

About Us

Slate Studios is a premier content production company with our flagship studios based in New York. As we expand on the West Coast, we’re looking to bring on a talented Freelance Art Director in Los Angeles to help lead our creative output across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle projects. We’re seeking someone with a strong visual point of view and deep knowledge of the creative culture in Los Angeles.

Position: Freelance Art Director

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the visual direction of campaigns and content across photo, video, and digital platforms

• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, HMU artists, set designers, and other creatives to develop and execute impactful visual narratives

• Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction decks for client presentations and internal use

• Guide the CGI team to ensure consistency and cohesion across digital and physical content

• Stay ahead of trends in fashion, beauty, culture, and art in the Los Angeles market—and integrate them into creative direction

• Work closely with clients to translate briefs into compelling creative concepts

• Lead creative reviews and provide feedback to junior designers and production collaborators

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of visual storytelling and art direction across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and/or entertainment

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator); familiarity with Figma, Keynote, and motion tools is a plus

• Experience in branding and identity development

• Comfortable directing both still and motion shoots

• Working knowledge of UX/UI and digital design best practices

• Confident communicator with the ability to pitch and present ideas to clients and teams

• Excellent eye for composition, color, typography, and visual cohesion

• Based in the Los Angeles area and available for in-person productions

Why Join Us?

At Slate Studios, we value creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our Los Angeles projects offer the chance to work with leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands on high-impact visual campaigns. This is an opportunity to shape creative direction for globally recognized clients and contribute to some of the most visually striking content in the industry.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume

• A link to your portfolio

• A short cover letter introducing your creative background and availability

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