Graphic Designer IV

Overview

Contract Art Director –

Location:

Charlotte or Raleigh, NC, hybrid working schedule

Contract Length: 22 months, W-2

Manager Request: Include a professionally designed résumé in PDF format with a portfolio link.

The Art Director is responsible for conceptualizing, directing, and designing high-quality brand advertising, product marketing, and customer- and employee-facing communications. This role partners closely with copywriters, account managers, UX professionals, and creative leadership to deliver strategic, on-brand work that aligns with organizational business objectives and meets the expectations of creative leadership.

• Deliver creative, effective communications that align with established brand standards and voice.
• Understand and execute against client strategies, key messages, target audiences, and project goals.
• Produce work that is consistently on time and within budget.
• Collaborate effectively with copywriters, account managers, UX professionals, and other communicators.
• Develop materials for a wide range of channels, including:
  • Paid media (video, audio, animation, digital ads, social media)
  • Email and web (including Figma workflows)
  • Direct mail and print advertising
• Present creative materials to clients, incorporating feedback constructively and professionally.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and follow through from project initiation to completion and file archiving.
• Work within established workflow processes and project management systems.
• Provide expertise in effective messaging and guidance on applying brand style guides and voice.
• Maintain and advance skills in design software tools and creative methodologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in art direction and graphic, web, mobile, video/broadcast, and motion/animation design
• Strong art direction and design portfolio
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote)

• Experience producing advertising, marketing, corporate, or customer-facing materials
• Recent experience developing integrated, multi-channel communication campaigns
• Strong conceptual thinking and ideation skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
• Demonstrated commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work aligned with brand standards
• Knowledge of current communication and design best practices
• Collaborative, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with major social platforms (e.g., X, You Tube, Linked In, Meta)
• Experience with:
  • Enterprise document storage/management platforms
  • Project management and time-tracking systems
• Approximately 10 years of experience in relevant fields

Compensation: The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $38-$40 per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.