Robert Half is partnering with a global media and entertainment enterprise in search of a creative, talented, and customer-focused Art Director to join their team in Seattle, WA or New York City. This role involves leading the design of high-concept, commercial book covers and interiors that resonate across various formats and marketplaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating impactful designs while collaborating effectively with internal and external teams.

Location: Seattle, WA or New York City

Duration: 6-month contract

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $50-52/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute imprint-level design strategies with a strong commercial focus.
• Strengthen imprint branding through the creation of style and usage guides.
• Commission, manage, and deliver cover and interior artwork, collaborating with external design vendors.
• Introduce creative processes to optimize and streamline workflows.
• Research and analyze trends in design to ensure innovative and inclusive visual solutions.
• Partner with internal teams—including design, editorial, production, and marketing—to create compelling cover designs that meet stakeholder expectations.
• Present creative concepts and cover designs for approval from partner teams and internal stakeholders.
• Use marketing and merchandising performance data to inform and refine designs.
• Work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment to meet production schedules for both covers and interiors.

Top Skills & Experience (Ranked by Importance):

1. Art Direction: Proven experience managing external design vendors and ensuring high-quality output.
2. Adobe Creative Suite: Proficiency in key design tools, with strong capabilities in both print and digital formats.
3. Project Management Tools & Adaptability: Experience with tools such as Asana, JIRA, or similar, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in design with a commercial focus.
• Online portfolio showcasing relevant work in design.
• Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers, and other content creators.
• Ability to collaborate with technical partners to ensure seamless design implementation.
• Deep knowledge of typographic principles and brand design.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, JIRA).
• Adaptability to evolving priorities and team needs

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.