Companies Rapt Studio Art Director (Freelance)

About the role

Rapt Studio
About Us
Rapt is an award-winning design and strategy studio that helps leading brands navigate the complex challenges of this ever-changing world. With locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York — and with clients spanning the globe — we bring fresh thinking and a highly customized approach to each and every partnership. Our interdisciplinary teams blend architecture, interior design, brand experience, graphic design, and strategic thinking into holistic solutions that further our clients’ missions. Our agile approach earned us the distinction of being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. 
 
We’re a studio built on connection. The best work happens shoulder-to-shoulder—pin-ups, workshops, model reviews—because ideas move faster in person. We work hybrid: three days together in the studio, with more as projects demand. We value flexibility, but this role isn’t remote; candidates must be local to one of our studios and available onsite regularly.
 

About You
Vital to our studio’s success, the Art Director is intimately involved in projects across Rapt’s teams and locations. They are charged with considering every touchpoint involved in projects while ensuring that client engagements meet expectations. Responsible for the depth and strategy applied to Rapt’s design work from conception to realization, this person lends their perspective and expertise from the visual and graphic design realm.
 
The Art Director is at the frontlines of our creative interface with clients, serving as the liaison with our teams and working closely with Account Directors in coordinating communication. They work with our Strategy Director and Design Directors to assure that all projects are seen through multiple lenses and delivered on the promise of the power of our interdisciplinary process.
 
This person is also responsible for assisting in the development of pitches and interviews so that the studio can continue thriving with interesting, challenging projects.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience working in a creative agency, design studio, or similar environment
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and G-Suite
  • Experience leading project teams from concept to delivery
  • Experience mentoring, developing, and guiding younger design staff
  • Proven record of leading pitches and winning work
  • We’re looking for someone with:

  • Familiarity with project delivery, schedule/budget review, freelance/partner coordination, and client interface
  • Experience creating and leading partnerships with other agencies, vendors, and/or multidisciplinary consultants
  • Strong visual, graphic, communication, and organization skills
  • Experience in digital, three-dimensional, and art realms
  • A willingness and ability to tackle the unexpected and unknown
  • An interest in working collaboratively and iteratively with others
  • An interest in pursuing further education and inspiration
  • Foresight and exceptional conceptual thinking skills
  • Confidence in decision-making and risk-taking
  • A positive outlook, especially in challenging situations
  • Self-editing instincts
  •  
    Ready to apply to Rapt Studio?
    Apply to Rapt Studio

    Similar jobs

    Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

    Apply now
    🤖

    Whoa — hold up

    JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

    Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

    Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

    Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

    Create free account

    Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

    Get the worldwide-remote edge.

    Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

    Join the channel — it's free