Art Director

Description Robert Half's marketing & creative client is looking for an Art Director for a 6+ month contract in the Greater Boston area. This is a remote, 20 - 40-hour-per-week opportunity; candidates must be willing and able to work eastern (EST) hours. Our client seeks an Art Director with strong experiential, tradeshow, or large-scale event experience for an exciting remote opportunity; interested candidates must have a portfolio of experiential design samples and be able to provide samples upon request. The Art Director will join a dynamic experiential team, focusing on the production and elevation of event-related design. They will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating graphics at scale, refining typography, leading the translation of visuals into production, and ensuring seamless execution of creative assets for large-scale installations and events. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the functional and visual integrity of artwork, ensuring it is production-ready and seamlessly adapted to environmental graphics or large-scale event displays (e.g., tradeshows)
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to guide placement and layout of graphic elements
• Map artwork across various surfaces and environments
• Apply advanced typography skills to create stunning, impactful designs
• Manage final delivery and packaging of creative assets to production teams
• Occasionally participate in presentations or meetings to communicate design concepts and gather feedback

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in art direction, specifically within experiential, commercial, retail, or large-scale events
• Prior design agency experience is a plus
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly strong within Illustrator
• Portfolio of relevant design samples
• Deep understanding of environmental design, particularly for large-format graphics or tradeshow settings
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and CAD drawings a plus
• Attention to detail with expertise in scaling, layout, and preparation of production-ready files
• Prior experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients
• Exceptional typography skills
• Ability to balance following brand guidelines and creative exploration
• Strong project management and communication skills

Portfolio Requirement: To be considered, candidates should share a portfolio showcasing their prior experience in tradeshows, large-scale installations, or experiential events. Innovation starts with people. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.