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We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Art Director to support the launch of a new subscription product to hundreds of millions of users. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for a creative professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing premium digital experiences to life across multiple consumer touchpoints.

The ideal candidate combines strong visual storytelling, design systems expertise, and production excellence with a passion for creating high-performing creative assets that drive customer engagement and business growth. You will collaborate closely with product, content, marketing, and creative teams to develop and deliver compelling work across digital channels and product surfaces.

This is a highly visible opportunity to influence creative direction across a broad product ecosystem while contributing to key growth and revenue initiatives.

ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership & Art Direction

• Define and execute visual direction across subscription-related experiences and marketing channels.
• Create and produce high-quality creative assets while remaining hands-on throughout the design process.
• Ensure consistency across digital experiences through the application and evolution of established design systems.
• Translate creative strategy into scalable visual standards, including typography, color, composition, motion, and asset frameworks.
• Leverage AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies to enhance quality and improve production efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Design, Content Design, Marketing, Creative Operations, and external creative partners.
• Develop creative briefs and provide clear, actionable feedback that aligns teams around a shared vision.
• Collaborate with producers and project managers to prioritize work, manage timelines, and support testing initiatives.
• Foster strong working relationships across internal and external teams to deliver cohesive creative solutions.

Quality, Optimization & Scale

• Maintain a high creative standard across all assets and customer-facing experiences.
• Balance exceptional craft with the speed and agility required in a performance-driven environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimize workflows, asset libraries, and creative processes.
• Develop scalable templates, playbooks, and repeatable systems that support efficient creative production.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in Art Direction, Visual Design, Brand Design, or related creative disciplines.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, brand expression, motion design, and asset production in a growth or performance-led context.
• Proven experience working within mature design systems and collaborating with product and content design teams.
• Professional experience supporting consumer-facing growth marketing, subscription products, performance marketing, or conversion-focused campaigns.
• Demonstrated success delivering large volumes of creative work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with agencies, contractors, freelancers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable using modern creative technologies and AI-enhanced design tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within large-scale consumer technology, digital products, or subscription services.
• Previous experience with experimentation, A/B testing, and test-and-learn creative programs.
• Previous experience in social media, mobile app ecosystems, or high-growth digital environments.

What You'll Bring

• Strong visual craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• A systems-oriented mindset that balances creativity with scalability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Passion for creating experiences that drive engagement, conversion, and customer value.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the work done.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment with evolving priorities and significant cross-functional collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to influence creative work that impacts key business growth initiatives and reaches a massive audience across multiple digital products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.