Art Director

Art Director – Global Brand - Porto, Portugal (Hybrid/Remote) A leading global brand is seeking experienced Art Directors to join its freelance talent pool, leading the creative execution of digital content at a global scale. This role is ideal for a highly autonomous, hands-on Art Director with strong experience working across major global brands. You’ll lead photography-led projects from concept through to final delivery, collaborating across a complex stakeholder landscape. While providing creative leadership, you’ll remain execution-focused and comfortable designing and laying out work yourself when required. Key Responsibilities Lead the art direction of global digital content from concept through production and final delivery Own projects end-to-end, independently managing creative quality, timelines, and stakeholder relationships Art-director photography shoots, including briefing, on-set direction, and post-production guidance Partner closely with photographers, demonstrating strong judgement in talent selection Collaborate with brand, content, production, design, and local market teams Translate creative direction into clear, scalable outputs, including toolkits for local market activation Required Skills & Experience 7+ years’ experience as an Art Director working on global brands Experience across both agency and in-house environments Background in sports, fashion, or lifestyle brands is desirable Proven ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects and stakeholders Strong understanding of brand systems and execution within established visual identities Extensive experience art directing photography from planning through final delivery Comfortable balancing creative leadership with hands-on execution Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills