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Collier Simon

Freelance Art Director

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$55 - $90/hr

We're looking for freelance Art Directors with varying years of experience who can concept and design campaigns across channels -- with a strong track record in social-first, performance-driven ...

UnionMain Homes

Freelance Photographer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $68/hr

Job Title: Freelance Photographer / Social Media Videographer (8-Hour Day) Job Type: Freelance ... Direct subjects and scenes to achieve desired aesthetic and branding * Ensure proper lighting ...

UnionMain Homes

Freelance Photographer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $68/hr

Job Title: Freelance Photographer / Social Media Videographer (8-Hour Day) Job Type: Freelance ... Direct subjects and scenes to achieve desired aesthetic and branding * Ensure proper lighting ...

Nehemiah Group

Freelance Farmer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Freelance/Contract Compensation: Competitive; based on experience and project scope Reports to ... Farm Manager / Director of Operations About Southside Blooms Southside Blooms is a social ...

Omnicom Health

US Freelance Art Community

New York, NY · On-site +1

Join our exclusive Art Directors Freelancer Community at Omnicom Health! We're looking for t alented freelance Art Directors to connect with us for exciting opportunities. By becoming part of our ...

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How much do freelance director jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance director in the United States is $40.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.26 and $44.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Director, you need a strong background in visual storytelling, leadership, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree or substantial industry experience. Familiarity with editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut), camera equipment, and budgeting tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, adaptability, and creative vision help set successful freelance directors apart. These skills ensure the ability to deliver compelling projects, manage diverse teams, and effectively meet client needs in a highly competitive environment.

What are some common challenges freelance directors face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Freelance directors often juggle several projects at once, which can create challenges in scheduling, maintaining creative vision, and managing client expectations. Balancing pre-production planning, on-set responsibilities, and post-production oversight for different clients requires strong organizational and communication skills. Additionally, freelance directors must adapt quickly to different team dynamics and project requirements, all while ensuring each project's quality and timely delivery. Effective time management and the ability to delegate tasks are crucial to overcoming these challenges and sustaining a successful freelance career.

What is the difference between Freelance Director vs Freelance Producer?

AspectFreelance DirectorFreelance Producer
CredentialsExperience in directing, often with a portfolio of projectsProject management skills, often with experience in production
Work EnvironmentCreative settings, film, TV, theater, commercialsProduction offices, on-set, post-production
Industry UsageUsed across film, TV, advertising, theaterCommon in film, TV, advertising, events
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on creative leadership and visionFocus on project coordination and logistics

While both Freelance Directors and Freelance Producers work in creative industries like film and advertising, Directors primarily focus on the artistic vision and directing talent, whereas Producers handle the logistics, budgeting, and overall project management. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right professional for their project needs.

What does a Freelance Director do?

A Freelance Director is a professional who oversees and manages the creative aspects of film, television, theater, or commercial projects on a contract basis rather than as a permanent employee. They are responsible for interpreting scripts, guiding actors and crew, and ensuring the final production aligns with the client's vision. Freelance Directors often work on multiple projects with different clients, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Their role involves collaborating closely with producers, writers, and other creative professionals to bring stories to life.
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Associate Creative Director - Art - Freelance

Associate Creative Director - Art - Freelance

VML

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Who we are looking for:
VML HEALTH is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy - FREELANCE for our 3 WTC NY office. The ACD, Copy - Freelance is a storyteller who works closely with art directors and strategists to conceive and create concepts for digital, social and traditional channels. The entire creative team will work together to translate these ideas from the written tone into a finished ad to meet our clients' business objectives. Our creative teams always strive to create boundary pushing, award-winning work.
What you'll do:
  • Manage | Provide creative leadership as well as vision and inspiration to creative staff. Own assigned projects and manage all aspects of the assignment, team, creative work, budget, and presenting. Make recommendations to senior leadership and other team members on how to improve process and product.
  • Create | Demonstrate creativity through efficiently conceptualizing, planning, producing, refining, and leading a diverse range of creative ideas and concepts. Work in a Copywriter capacity and performs the duties of the position when in this role. Present creative rationale during internal and client presentations. Drive the creative solution for new business pitches. Offer proactive solutions and ensure successful progression.
  • Collaborate | Communicate with client service Account Director(s) regarding business scopes, financials, schedules, and planning. Collaborate with creative leaders with interviewing, hiring, training and the evaluation of junior Creative staff.

Who you are:
  • Leader | Entrepreneurial attitude. Ability and appetite to create bring people together. Posses an Innate knack to marshal people and create gravity around ideas. Prioritize, organize and multi-task effectively. exhibit client service approach with results-driven performance. Effectively solve marketing problems with creative solutions.
  • Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we're working with a lot of unknowns - you must be a champion of team environments that are comfortable with ambiguity and encourage collaboration. Accept constructive internal and client comments with regard to concepts and copy.
  • An experimenter | Embrace the unknown and ready to break process. You'll be excited by opportunities to create new rather than default to plugging-in to existing ones, while leaning towards experimentation. You see technology as a tool for creativity. Provide guidance across departments in a team and matrix environment.
  • Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing, it's a mentality that makes the team successful.

What you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree plus seven or more years of copy experience in an advertising, marketing or experiential, creative agency environment
  • Experience within the Health sphere is especially relevant for this role; Experience with Oncology Copy is a Plus
  • Knowledge of HCP focused campaigns will be extremely helpful
  • Advanced competencies in Microsoft Office, Internet environments and industry-standard software programs
  • Understanding of both the art and copy side and the ability to evaluate both
  • Diverse account and industry experience
  • Experience in and ability to evaluate all mediums to develop fully integrated marketing campaigns
  • Strong portfolio of work that demonstrates strategic, conceptual and creative thinking
  • Excellent presentation skills

This is a W2 hourly Role Freelance- the position REQUIRES demonstrated Health/Pharma expertise
The compensation for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. Click WPP Benefits for more details.
$100-$130 USD
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
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