Senior Art Director (freelance)

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide.

** This is a full-time, 6-month freelance position **

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for someone with the experience to lead our most important global product launches, develop brand-building and tactical concepts and ideas, and oversee art direction across all channels (print, film, social, POS, festivals, and guerrilla marketing). We’re an authentic brand deeply rooted in the music community, so most of our communications feature talent with connections to music in various ways. Beyond a strong visual eye, key skills include an interest in music and culture, as well as the ability to present and visualize ideas for stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create visually compelling campaigns that blend technology with lifestyle storytelling across digital, social, retail, and experiential platforms.

• Develop original assets for .com, social media, email, packaging, product launches, events, and physical retail environments.

• Lead by example by approaching concept development with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to explore new directions.

• Work closely with project managers, production managers, copywriters designers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive campaign experiences.

• Collaborate with producers, stylists, photographers, and videographers to bring creative concepts to life.

• Ensure all creative output aligns with brand identity, campaign objectives, and platform-specific best practices.

• Translate campaign briefs and brand strategies into clear creative concepts with minimal oversight.

• Support on-set art direction and assist in overseeing post-production (retouching, editing, motion).

• Present ideas and creative rationale with confidence and impact to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development and refinement of brand visual standards.

• Provide constructive feedback that supports the growth and development of other creatives.

• Stay current on cultural trends, design innovations, and emerging technologies to inform and inspire creative direction.

• Lead and mentor art directors, fostering a collaborative, open, and curious team culture

• Balance leadership with hands-on work, stepping in when needed to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Who we’re looking for:

- Ability to conceptualize and develop immersive brand experiences across multiple channels (retail, digital, social, events).
- Strong visual storytelling and creative direction skills, translating ideas into compelling presentations and executions.
- Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar) Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working closely with designers, art directors, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life.
- Strong project management and problem-solving abilities, ensuring creative concepts align with budget, feasibility, and brand strategy.

You probably have the following experiences & skills:

- Degree in design, advertising, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of experience in experiential marketing, brand activations, or campaign development within an agency or in-house creative team.
- Proven track record of developing and executing 360° brand experiences, including retail activations, digital touchpoints, and live events.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including designers, strategists, producers, and external partners.
- Strong understanding of brand storytelling and consumer engagement in both physical and digital environments.

Our pledge:

We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers.

Does this sound like you?

We look forward to reviewing your application!