Freelance Associate Creative Director, Design Keynotes & Events (Contract)

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Contract
Lead
Design and User Experience
Article Group

Article Group

Article Group is a product marketing agency that specializes in creating messaging frameworks, product videos, and keynote events, all designed to resonate with customers and effectively communicate innovative ideas to the market.

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2015

Description

  • Provide creative expertise in client pitches, work shares, and brainstorms to establish clear vision and direction for assigned deliverables.
  • Design data visualizations, technical diagrams, and conceptual or informational slides within brand guidelines.
  • Lead creative processes and deliverables from concept through final delivery, delegating tasks as needed.
  • Enforce and improve Article Group standards for audience-first visual storytelling in slide and motion design.
  • Design storyboards for animated sequences in line with motion design best practices.
  • Workshop ideas directly with client stakeholders, assess feedback, and communicate clear next steps after client conversations.
  • Escalate project risks and concerns to senior Article Group leadership.
  • Collaborate with designers and animators while representing Article Group to clients and owning creative decisions.
  • Deliver polished, executive-level PowerPoint presentations and iterate rapidly in live client sessions.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of design experience, including at least 3 years in an Associate Creative Director or senior creative leadership role.
  • A portfolio showcasing keynote and large-scale event presentations.
  • Experience leading creative execution in live event environments and solving problems under pressure during production.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Working knowledge of Keynote, Google Slides, and Figma.
  • Experience managing and mentoring designers, motion designers, and other creatives across levels.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience partnering with strategy and account leads.
  • Comfort working in a freelance, project-based contract role with variable hours.
  • Availability for remote work and travel for on-site events and rehearsals.
  • Nice to have: knowledge of After Effects, Media Encoder, and AI tools such as Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, Claude, and Gemini.

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