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Solomon Page

Art Director (Social)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$52/hr

Collaborate with the production team to build shoot schedules, run-of-show documents and casting ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

Bohme

Art Director

Draper, UT · On-site

$113K - $118K/yr

... casting, location scouting, styling direction, and on-set creative calls. • Manage and mentor an ... freelancers, print vendors - including sourcing, contracts, budgets, and timelines. • Help define ...

Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

Art Director

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$155K - $175K/yr

Lead casting, briefing, and on-set oversight of photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup ... Manage an active network of external creative agencies, freelance designers, retouchers, and ...

Elevation Church

Video Director

Matthews, NC · On-site

Oversee pre-production planning (scripting, storyboarding, locations, casting, scheduling, and ... freelance, church, or media environment) * High-level understanding of camera systems, lighting ...

Elevation Church

Video Director

Matthews, NC

Oversee pre-production planning (scripting, storyboarding, locations, casting, scheduling, and ... freelance, church, or media environment) * High-level understanding of camera systems, lighting ...

The Tie Bar

Associate Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Direct photo and video shoots, overseeing concept development, casting, styling, and on-set ... Manage relationships with external freelancers, photographers, stylists, and production partners as ...

Socure

Senior Video Storyteller

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

A decentralized capture model-equipping and directing distributed teammates and freelance crews to ... Creative direction on set and at distance: casting and hiring video talent, briefing crews, and ...

Leland

Acting Coach

$17 - $22/hr

... freelance career in the industry. This role includes helping students develop core acting ... Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

Dow Jones

Supervising Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Build and develop a strong external network of freelancers, agencies and directors to cover our ... casting, and post-production * Manage the internal relationship with our legal team to ensure we ...

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How much do freelance casting director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance casting director in the United States is $71,554.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a freelance casting director may face while working on projects?

Freelance Casting Directors often face tight deadlines, limited budgets, and the challenge of finding the right talent for very specific roles, sometimes within a short time frame. They need to balance the needs and creative visions of producers and directors while also negotiating contracts and handling scheduling conflicts. Staying up-to-date with fresh talent pools and industry trends is also important, as is building a strong professional network. Adaptability and creative problem-solving are key, as each project can bring unique requirements or unforeseen obstacles. Success in this role often depends on your ability to multitask, stay organized, and communicate effectively under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance casting director?

To thrive as a Freelance Casting Director, you need a solid understanding of casting processes, strong networking abilities, and a keen eye for talent, often supported by experience in film, theater, or television production. Familiarity with casting software such as Casting Networks or Breakdown Services, as well as knowledge of industry union regulations, is typically required. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills help you build relationships with talent agents, directors, and production teams. These skills are crucial to efficiently matching the right talent to roles, maintaining client satisfaction, and ensuring the smooth running of projects in a competitive environment.

What does a freelance casting director do?

A Freelance Casting Director is responsible for finding and selecting talent for film, TV, theater, commercials, or other productions on a project-by-project basis. They collaborate with producers, directors, and agents to identify actors who fit specific roles. Unlike in-house casting directors, freelancers work independently and may juggle multiple projects at once. Their duties include organizing auditions, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the best talent is cast for a production’s success.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Casting Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,554 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Art Director (Social)

Solomon Page

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$52/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Art Director for a top beauty company in NYC! Reporting to the VP Creative, the Senior Social Art Director will lead cross-functional collaboration across the creative team to concept, execute and deliver high-impact creative for our social media platforms and paid media.
  • Location: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
  • Pay Rate: $52/hour
  • Employment Type: Temp to Perm

Responsibilities
  • Partner with VP Creative, VP Marketing, Social Media Manager and Public Relations Manager on concepting and art direction for all social media channels and paid social owns output
  • Lead concept ideation and visualization for social campaigns across platforms, aligned to NPL and evergreen creative cadences
  • Drive visual research and trend interpretation across photography, video and social to maintain and grow platform engagement
  • Collaborate with the production team to build shoot schedules, run-of-show documents and casting summaries
  • Manage and mentor graphic designers, content creators, video editors and retouchers

On set
  • Support the Creative Director and campaign Art Directors on secondary sets; oversee campaign and evergreen social and digital needs
  • Manage social capture sets for on-figure, still-life and video

Post production
  • Supervise designers in maintaining tight image and typography reproduction standards
  • Oversee retouching and video post-production in partnership with the team to uphold high standards across all platforms

Key competencies
  • Relevant art direction experience in beauty and/or fashion, including graphic design, concepting and on-set team management
  • Social native with deep fluency in emerging trends across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube; able to reinterpret for the brand environment
  • Strong familiarity with beauty and lifestyle talent and the broader social community
  • Knowledge of beauty and fashion photography and cinema is a strong asset
  • Strong graphic design foundation with technical typography skills
  • Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere
  • Post-production oversight experience across both still

Qualifications:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications or a related field - or equivalent professional experience
  • 8+ years of art direction experience, with significant time in beauty, fashion or lifestyle brands
  • Proven track record concepting and executing social-first creative across social media channels
  • Experience managing and directing creative teams including designers, editors and retouchers
  • Strong on-set experience managing social capture for both still and video
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere
  • Post-production oversight experience across still and video

Preferred
  • Experience at a DTC, prestige beauty brand, or background in fashion preferred
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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