Art Director

Our client is seeking an Art Director / Senior Editorial Designer to support a fast-paced, research-driven organization on a contract basis. This role will focus heavily on high-quality editorial design, including reports, publications, and multi-channel assets. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of setting visual direction while executing quickly across deliverables. This is an immediate need with strong visibility to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to forward-thinking, content-rich initiatives. You Will: Lead visual direction and execution for editorial content, including reports, whitepapers, and publications Design and produce high-quality layouts using strong typography and grid systems Translate complex, abstract research concepts into clear and compelling visual storytelling Create supporting assets such as presentation decks, PDFs, and digital content Collaborate directly with senior stakeholders including production, editorial, and executive leadership Work within existing brand guidelines while contributing to visual evolution and consistency Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Provide fresh creative perspective and elevate overall design quality across outputs You Have: 7+ years of experience in editorial design, publication design, or art direction Advanced expertise in Adobe InDesign with strong typography and layout skills Experience designing long-form, content-heavy materials such as reports or research publications Strong portfolio demonstrating clean, intelligent, and structured design systems Ability to balance concept development with hands-on production execution Experience working with senior stakeholders and operating with minimal direction Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality Logistics: Start Date/Duration:Starting ASAP; short-term projects with potential extension Hours/Week:Approximately 20 Hours/Week (may flex based on workload) Onsite/Offsite:Hybrid 1-2 days/week onsite in Palo Alto, CA (Tues/Thurs preferred) Laptop/Software Requirements:Using your own equipment, Mac-based, Adobe, Google Workspace. Can provide license if needed Hourly Pay Rate:$65-$75/Hour DOE Job #49884 #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1