Art Director

Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
 

With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.

www.dentsu.com

About Dentsu Creative

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with a Copywriter to concept and execute standout creative ideas across campaigns.

• Turn strategic insights into visual stories that are bold, fresh, and on-brand.

• Lead and inspire designers to craft work that meets high creative standards.

• Bring ideas to life through moodboards, mockups, storyboards, and final designs.

• Present creative work with confidence, both internally and to clients.

• Uphold and evolve brand aesthetics and tone across touchpoints.

A bit about you

• 5+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in an agency or brand environment.

• A killer portfolio that showcases conceptual thinking and design craft across media.

• Strong grasp of layout, typography, motion, and design systems.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).

• Experience leading junior creatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Curious, collaborative, and driven by creative excellence.

Dentsu Values

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

Keeping connected

Please visit our website to find out more and connect with us on social.

www.dentsu.com
 

*Please include an updated CV in your application.

**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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