Senior Art Director
Publicis Groupe - New York, NY
posted 7 months ago
About the position
CoLab is seeking a Senior Art Director of Creative who will play a pivotal role in the conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials for integrated, cross-channel initiatives. This includes large web initiatives, online advertising, and digital marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong conceptual and design skills, and will assist the Creative Director in enhancing the conceptual, technical, and creative performance of the team. The position requires collaboration with copywriters to ensure that the art direction and visual presentation effectively support the overall concept. In this role, the Senior Art Director will be responsible for creating a range of concepts and designs for various projects, leading teams of designers and production artists to execute cross-channel and digital work. The candidate will also be expected to communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts, and storyboards through presentations, securing client approval for recommended designs. The ability to inspire a team of designers while juggling multiple projects simultaneously and working closely with clients is essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Create a range of concepts and designs for each project and partner with copywriters to ensure the art direction and visual presentation supports the concept.
- Communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts, and storyboards through presentations and secure client approval of recommended designs.
- Lead teams of designers and production artists to execute cross-channel and digital work.
- Inspire a team of designers, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and work closely with clients.
Requirements
- Four year degree in a relevant field.
- 5-7 years' experience in a creative role.
- Creative agency experience is desired.
- Art direction experience and formal design training with exceptional conceptual and design skills.
- An overall understanding of web production and the capabilities within digital channels is essential.
- Expert use of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator & Quark/Indesign is a must.
- Understanding of Flash, After Effects, and Video production is an added bonus.
- Candidate must be open to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
- Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
- Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
- Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off including Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days
- Matching Gifts programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Work Your World' Program allowing employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year
- Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
