Location: Oakland, California
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $60 - 66 per hour
We are seeking a high-energy, project-based
Content Art Director to join a dynamic in-house creative team for our CPG client. This hybrid role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires a hands-on visionary who can balance high-level conceptual thinking with technical execution at a dedicated production studio in Oakland. As a key creative lead, you will partner with copywriters and creative directors to develop compelling 360° campaigns and digital-first content, specifically focusing on Online Video (OLV) across various platforms. If you are a seasoned storyteller with a "can-do" mindset and a proven track record of directing professional photo and video shoots, we want to see your portfolio.
- On-site as needed for shoots.
Responsibilities:
- Conceptual Development: Partner closely with copywriters and ACDs to generate clear compelling content designed for modern content ecosystems. From 360° campaigns to functional online videos and everything in between.
- Visual Strategy: Translate ideas into storyboards, mood boards and layouts that sell the vision, guide execution and maintain narrative consistency.
- Production Leadership: Set the creative vision for video and photo shoots, including the development of detailed shot lists, visual references, and mood boards.
- On-Set Direction: Lead and oversee shoots in our in-house studio, ensuring all work aligns with the creative intent and brand standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bring a strong creative point of view while collaborating seamlessly with creative, strategy, brand, and production partners.
Qualifications:
- Education: BA/BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent.
- Experience: 4-6 years of experience creating digital-first content, with a heavy emphasis on Online video (OLV) across owned and operated channels.
- Industry Knowledge: CPG experience, in-house and/or agency are highly preferred.
- Technical Mastery: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and experience integrating AI tools into the creative workflow.
- Conceptual Craft: Strong conceptual thinking paired with excellent executional craft. A sharp eye for design, composition, and brand consistency.
- Shoot Experience: Proven experience defining and overseeing the vision for professional photo and video shoot.
- Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates original ideas, storytelling, and content craft.
- Soft Skills: A positive, "can-do" mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Creative Problem Solver: Able to pivot and adapt quickly to meet the demands of a fast-paced and always changing creative workflow.
JOBID: JN -022026-125841
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
