The Maffia

    Freelance art directors in Belgium

    102 profiles in the network · all of Belgium

    The market in numbers

    102

    profiles

    in The Maffia network

    €600

    median day rate

    middle half €500 to €650, based on 87 rates

    64%

    with 10+ years of experience

    and 21% with 5 to 10 years

    22%

    available more than 32 hours a week

    53% between 16 and 32 hours

    Often combined with

    • Grafisch Design
    • Digital Design
    • Visual Design
    • Brand marketing
    • Social Media
    • Illustration

    Source: The Maffia profile data, calculated on 7 November 2026. Desired day rate excluding VAT, as stated by the professionals themselves. Method and all disciplines: rates barometer.

    Looking for experienced freelance art direction in Belgium? The Maffia gives you access to a carefully selected network of professionals who can shape and strengthen your brand visually. We understand that strong art direction is essential for a consistent brand image and compelling campaigns, whether for digital or offline projects.

    Our network currently includes 102 professionals in the field of art direction, spread across Belgium. These freelancers bring an average of 8 years of experience, which stands for proven expertise and an in-depth understanding of visual communication. Beyond pure art direction, many also have complementary skills such as Graphic Design (65 profiles), Digital Design (43 profiles) and Visual Design (38 profiles). This broad range of competencies allows us to find the perfect match that fits the specific needs of your project seamlessly. The Maffia guarantees a transparent collaboration with a fixed margin of 80 euros per day, so you always know where you stand.

    Profiles in the network

    Professional

    Graphic & Brand Designer

    Gent

    Art Direction
    Grafisch Design
    Photography (offline)
    Photography (online)
    Social Media

    Professional

    Brand Strategist

    10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Brand marketing
    Business development (strategic)
    Communication management
    Employer branding

    Professional

    Grafisch Vormgever

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    AI content and copy
    AI designer
    Art Direction
    Grafisch Design
    Visual Design

    Professional

    AI-driven contentcreator en AI-trainer

    Kortrijk · 10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI assistants and knowledge bases
    AI designer
    AI strategist
    Art Direction

    Professional

    Grafisch vormgever

    5 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Brand marketing
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Illustration

    Professional

    Senior Brand Marketeer & designer

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    AI content and copy
    AI designer
    AI video and audio
    Art Direction
    Brand marketing

    Professional

    Creative Director / Concept provider

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    AI content and copy
    AI designer
    AI strategist
    AI video and audio
    Art Direction

    Professional

    AI & Big Data Engineer

    AI agent builder
    AI assistants and knowledge bases
    AI automation
    AI data and analysis
    Animation

    Professional

    Creative Director | Brand Strategist | Producer | Director

    Hasselt · 10+ years of experience

    AI automation
    AI content and copy
    AI strategist
    AI video and audio
    Art Direction

    Professional

    Owner

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    AI assistants and knowledge bases
    Art Direction
    Grafisch Design
    Projectmanagement

    Professional

    Creative

    Gent · 5 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Content Management
    Grafisch Design
    Social Media
    Visual Design

    Professional

    Public speaker, host, political scientist, policy advisor, documentary and film director

    Gent · 2 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Public Relations
    Social Media
    Storytelling
    Talent development

    Professional

    Digitaal designer

    Antwerpen · 5 years of experience

    AI agent builder
    Art Direction
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Webmaster

    Professional

    Graphic and motion designer

    Brussel · 2 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Desktop Publishing
    Grafisch Design
    Illustration
    Motion Design

    Professional

    Grafisch vormgever / zaakvoerder

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Desktop Publishing
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Illustration

    Professional

    Grafisch vormgever | Social media content creator

    Gent · 10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Media Strategy
    Social Media

    Professional

    creative

    Brussel · 10+ years of experience

    AI adoption and team training
    Art Direction
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Motion Design

    Professional

    Freelance

    Antwerpen · 5 years of experience

    Account management
    Art Direction
    Communication management
    Content Management
    Producer

    Professional

    Marketing & communicatie, grafisch ontwerp

    Gent · 2 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Grafisch Design
    Photography (offline)
    Photography (online)
    Storytelling

    Professional

    Ik help b2b-dienstverleners met een helder verhaal en opvallend merk zodat de juiste klanten hen sneller kiezen

    Antwerpen · 10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Coaching
    Copy
    Grafisch Design
    Illustration

    Professional

    Graphic designer

    Brugge · 10+ years of experience

    Art Direction
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Motion Design
    Social Media

    Professional

    Fotograaf + visueel ontwerper

    Mechelen · 5 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Digital Design
    Grafisch Design
    Photography (offline)
    Visual Design

    Professional

    Account manager /project manager/ producer

    Brussel · 5 years of experience

    Account management
    Art Direction
    e-mailmanagement
    Producer
    Projectmanagement

    Professional

    Graphic Designer & Illustrator

    Gent · 5 years of experience

    Art Direction
    Grafisch Design
    Illustration
    Photography (online)
    Social Media

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    Frequently asked questions

    You can easily find the right Art Director by sharing your project requirements with us. Based on your brief, we select the most suitable professionals from our network of 93 art directors in Belgium.

    We look not only at experience, but also at specific skills such as Digital Design or Brand Marketing to guarantee a perfect match. You then receive a shortlist of candidates.

    Day rates for freelance Art Direction in Belgium vary depending on experience and specific expertise. Within our network, the 25th percentile is €520 and the 75th percentile is €650 per day. The median day rate is €600.

    The Maffia applies a transparent fixed margin of 80 euros per day on top of the rate charged by the freelancer, so you always have a clear overview of the costs.

    Our freelance Art Directors often have a wide range of additional skills relevant to visual projects. Our database shows that many are also strong in Graphic Design (65 professionals), Digital Design (43 professionals), Visual Design (38 professionals), Brand Marketing (30 professionals) and Social Media (25 professionals).

    This allows them to offer an integrated approach to your visual communication needs.

    The freelance Art Directors in our network bring an average of 8 years of professional experience. This means you can count on professionals with a proven track record and in-depth knowledge of the field.

    This extensive experience allows them to respond quickly to your needs and deliver high-quality visual concepts and executions that strengthen your brand.

    In short

    • The Maffia has 102 art directors profiles in all of Belgium.
    • The day rate is usually between 500 and 650 euros, with a median of 600 euros, based on 87 profiles.
    • Clients pay a fixed margin of 80 euros per day worked on top, with no percentage on the day rate.
    • We work across Belgium and operate in Dutch, French and English.
    • The Maffia has existed since 2003.

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