New

Creative Director

TEKsystems
$80.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Newark
May 15, 2026
Launched a new brand campaign and we need a hands-on contract creative who can help expand and activate it across every channel. Not someone to maintain it from a distance. Someone who wants to be in the work: art directing, designing, storytelling, and pushing it further. If you're a player/coach who gets restless just reviewing other people's decks, read on. Job Description: * This isn't a management role with occasional creative input. You'll be the one making the work. * Make great work. Art direct and design high-profile campaigns, pitch decks, and multimedia content. Your output is the benchmark the team rallies around. * Expand the campaign. Take the new brand campaign and find new ways to activate and extend it across channels. Build on the visual system, push the narratives further, and find new ways to make complex investment concepts feel compelling and clear. * Elevate the team. Coach and mentor internal creatives through craft, not just critique. Show what world-class looks like by doing it yourself. * Own brand quality. Be the final set of eyes. Keep everything sharp, on-brand, and visually excellent across every touchpoint. * Collaborate and lead. Partner with strategy, production, media, and business units. Manage agency relationships and budgets. Present ideas to sr leadership with clarity. * Stay inspired. Stay tuned to what's next - in design, technology, and culture - and bring those ideas into the work. Qualifications * You're fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator daily). You know your way around video and animation workflows. * You've led creative work while actively executing it. * 5-8 years of art direction or design experience in investment management, asset management, or financial services * Portfolio showing sophisticated art direction, campaign work, data visualization, and strategic branding for financial audiences * Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) * Multimedia fluency: video production, animation principles, Adobe Premiere * Strong data storytelling - turning financial complexity into beautiful, clear visuals * Proven player/coach track record: you've led creative while staying in the work * Compliance-aware: you understand how to innovate within financial services regulatory constraints * Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or related field Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.