Temporary Creative Director, Art

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Edelman is seeking a Temporary Creative Director, Art to lead the development of culturally impactful, visually driven ideas that shape conversation and influence culture. This role sits at a senior leadership level and is responsible for elevating the creative output across accounts while mentoring and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Our creative work spans earned-first campaigns, brand storytelling, and culture-driving ideas that break beyond traditional marketing. The Temporary Creative Director, Art will play a critical role in setting the visual standard, ensuring excellence in craft, and driving innovation across all channels.

About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role for a highly conceptual thinker and maker. You will oversee and inspire teams to create bold, integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and emerging platforms. You will partner closely with Creative Directors, Copy and cross-functional leads to ensure ideas are strategically sound, culturally relevant, and executed at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the visual development of integrated, earned-first campaigns across multiple clients and new business initiatives
• Set and uphold a high standard of design, art direction, and visual storytelling across all deliverables
• Guide teams from concept through execution, ensuring creative excellence at every stage
• Mentor, manage, and inspire art directors, designers, and broader creative teams
• Partner with Creative Directors, Copy, strategy, account, and production to deliver cohesive, impactful work
• Drive innovation by identifying new formats, platforms, and creative opportunities
• Lead client presentations and serve as a senior creative voice in client relationships
• Oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Contribute to new business development, including pitch work and thought leadership

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in art direction, design, or related creative fields
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating breakthrough creative work and high-level craft across channels
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing creative teams
• Expertise in visual design principles including layout, typography, motion, and systems thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard tools
• Experience across video, digital, social, and experiential production
• Strong client leadership and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience contributing to new business and agency growth initiatives

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.