Art Director

Our Religious client is seeking an experienced Illustrator/Art Director to lead the design and execution of a world for their mascot. They're looking to find someone who can design a space to bridge a narrative universe and human engagement. Think: Who Framed Roger Rabbit or Mr. Rogers style storytelling where the worlds are combined. This role is ideal for a designer who can think like a visual storyteller to develop a creative journey. This is a remote role, working project based (hours will fluctuate) for the next few months. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the visual strategy and creative direction for the development of a narrative world/environment. Conceptualize and develop creative concepts, storyboards, and visual treatments for web, print, and internal communications. Create layouts, artboards, and designs.Present creative concepts and final work to stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and articulate design rationale.Qualifications5+ years of professional design experience ideally with a focus on illustration. A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in illustration, storytelling, and narrative development. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Premiere Pro.Deep knowledge of layout design, typography, color theory, and composition.Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally.Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, and attention to detail.Experience with motion graphics or animation is a plus.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Email Your Resume In Word Tosxwalker@creativecircle.comLooking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply.Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : SW9-1986021 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Sasha Walker - Senior RecruiterFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.This job was posted on 05/05/2026 and is open for 60 daysEverforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. Anthem / Blue Cross Blue Shield creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Creative Circle.Copyright © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved.