Freelance Art Director - Remote

Overview

Paintgun is a dynamic creative agency on a mission to drive innovation by transforming growth plans into high-performing paid ads. Specializing in bold, visually captivating content, we partner with brands to deliver impactful campaigns that inspire, engage, and deliver results. At Paintgun, creativity meets strategy to redefine what’s possible in digital advertising.

In Short

• Develop and oversee creative concepts for video campaigns, from ideation to final cut.
• Storyboard and direct short-form videos that resonate with social audiences.
• Collaborate with creators, editors, and internal teams to ensure content feels authentic and on-brand.
• Lead visual storytelling across channels with a strong sense of narrative, pacing, and audience engagement.
• Continuously test and iterate video formats based on performance and platform trends.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in video content creation, ideally in a creative agency or social-first brand.
• Proven experience storyboarding and directing short-form videos for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Strong understanding of creator-style content — raw, engaging, and optimized for social (not overly polished).
• Comfortable leading creative direction from concept to post-production.
• Bonus: experience working directly with creators or influencers.

Benefits

• Flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Competitive freelance rate.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic and creative team.