• Serve as an expert consultant and main point of contact for district and school partners engaged in curriculum implementation • Drive partnerships from launch through achievement of deliverables, including annual district- and school-level goals • Develop and track project action steps, including grant deliverables; manage project plans; and synthesize data to monitor progress • Facilitate engaging, high-impact professional learning and coaching services • Prepare for, facilitate, and follow up on professional learning, small-group, and one-on-one sessions with partners, both virtually and in person • Create agendas, strategize coaching conversations, and adapt and present sessions to groups of school and district leaders • Develop custom tools and resources to support partner needs • Assist with developing and refining program materials • In collaboration with other team members, develop professional learning sessions and program materials to build instructional leadership and change-management skills for curriculum implementation • Define processes, tools, and resources that comprise the program and deliver them to partners to ensure quality and impact • Contribute to the ongoing growth of the curriculum services portfolio • Develop and/or maintain partnerships with school and district leaders and other partners • Lead discussions with prospective and existing partners to shape and secure future partnerships • Develop and present webinars, conference presentations, and white papers • Collaborate with partners to develop and execute measurement and evaluation plans for projects • Support districts and schools in gathering, analyzing, and using data to reach goals • Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation team to assess and present program impact to external audiences

• Own the creative vision and execution quality across multiple projects, from concept to final delivery • Interpret client briefs and translate business and brand objectives into clear creative direction • Develop and communicate concepts using pitch decks, style proposals, mood boards, storyboards, sketches, and visual references • Direct CGI teams on composition, lighting, materials, camera, and overall look & feel • Ensure visual consistency, realism, and brand alignment across stills, animations, and interactive outputs • Perform ongoing creative QA, reviewing renders and animations, providing clear feedback, and helping teams troubleshoot scenes to reach the desired quality • Collaborate closely with Project Managers/Producers to align creative ambition with scope, timelines, and production realities • Act as a creative partner in client conversations. Presenting, defending, and evolving concepts with confidence • Stay up to date with contemporary design, digital visualisation, CGI, and real‑time/AI‑driven production trends and workflows • Lead and inspire international teams of experienced CGI artists, fostering quality, ownership, and collaboration

• Concept and design best-in-class digital creative across social and video, with a strong focus on visual storytelling and performance. • Contribute to pre-production planning, support on-set shoots, and collaborate with editors and designers in post to ensure work comes to life as intended. • Work closely with copywriters, strategists, producers, project managers, and client teams to ensure creative aligns with brief goals, brand voice, and business objectives. • Own the work from end to end. Concepting and producing polished, on-brand, performance-minded assets that meet timelines and briefs. As a Principal, Art Director, you will lead by doing, driving execution while strategically delegating portions of our projects to our junior team members to support efficiency, mentorship, and delivery while remaining accountable for the final output. • Navigate ambiguity with CD support, adapt to shifting priorities, and bring proactive solutions to creative and production challenges. These solutions should come in the form of daily brainstorming and inspiration sharing with the team. • Approach every situation with curiosity, kindness, and accountability to help foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Role Description This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Google is introducing a social-first platform designed to convert Google.org grantee stories into captivating social content across the APAC region. With India as a primary focus market, we are seeking an Art Director who possesses a deep understanding of local culture, audience subtleties, and expertise in social-first storytelling. The main goal is to substantially enhance awareness of Google AI's leadership in promoting positive societal progress through powerful grantee stories throughout the region. We are looking for a freelance Art Director based in India who can envision and realize ideas through powerful visual storytelling and creativity focused on social platforms. The ideal candidate must be capable of generating and bringing concepts to life by: - Developing engagement and execution strategies - Creating visual executions/mockups - Assembling boards while adhering to brand guidelines The scope of work extends beyond brand and campaign assets to include crafting ideas that effectively incorporate creator participation and deeply connect with Indian audiences. Qualifications - 4+ years of experience - Deep understanding of local culture and audience subtleties - Expertise in social-first storytelling Requirements - Art Director - Figma - Photoshop Benefits - Remote work - Full-time freelancer engagement - Working days: Monday to Friday - Commitment: 6 hours per day - Duration: 3 months