Position: Creative Director (UX/UI Leadership) - Contractor
Location: Remote but must be local to the
DC, Maryland, Delaware, or Virginia area Assignment Type: 3 - 6 Months Contract (with option to extend or convert to FTE)
Work Hours: M-F (full-time 40 hours)
Target Pay Rate: $50 - $55 per hour
Benefits: This job is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) after 60 days
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship
About the Role: A leading digital agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead brand, UX/UI, and digital product design across software-driven client engagements. This role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences while advancing modern, AI-enabled creative workflows.
Top Requirements - MUST Have a Portfolio - demonstrating leadership across digital products, applications, and brand experiences
- 5+ years in a Creative Director or senior creative leadership role
- Strong background in UX/UI and software or digital product design
- Experience working in Agile environments with Jira and Confluence
Qualifications - Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams across design, UX, and digital product delivery
- Experience improving creative operations and production workflows
- Proficiency with Figma, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience integrating AI tools into creative or design workflows
- Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Nice to Have - Agency or consulting experience
- Familiarity with tools like ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or Runway
- Experience with accessibility standards and analytics-driven design
- Strong systems thinking and process improvement mindset
