Art Director

Company description

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Overview

We are looking for a highly conceptual Art Director with strong design skills, an eye for production and an excellent strategic mind. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the latest design trends and will have the portfolio to prove it. You must be able to work as part of a creative team along with a copywriter to deliver fresh ideas that solve real marketing objectives.

Responsibilities will include concept generation, layout, revisions, direction distillation, presentation, and production. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We are looking for an Art Director that knows the 1-to-1 space (Direct Marketing and Digital channels) with specific email experience. Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe XD (or similar prototyping program).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with project teams to plan, analyze, organize, and execute assigned projects within all channels
• Maintains stewardship of look, tone and feel for multiple accounts/brands, adhering to provided brand identity guidelines
• Prepares materials from client presentation through studio hand off
• Partners with copywriters to develop a range of ideas and designs that are on-brief and on-strategy
• Partners with Account team to solve problems
• Maintains file-management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures
• Loves the creative process and knows how to have fun while working hard

Knowledge & Skills

• Good sense of aesthetic, typography and practicing knowledge of information design and hands-on understanding of fundamental marketing principles
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard software/programs: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Prototyping experience within Adobe XD or similar applications
• Video and animation editing
• Able to produce solid concepts and execute on direction received from Creative Director
• Able to think strategically, understands the values of creative briefs
• Understanding of digital technology, and how to use it to enhance the creative idea; Alert to social, mobile and developing technologies
• Able to partner with creative team members to concept creative, on-strategy ideas
• Strong time management skills with ability to work on multiple projects
• Able to partner with Account team to answer client needs and ensure on-strategy design

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
• Experience with creative agencies/professional services is preferred
• Digital and email experience required
• The ability to provide a portfolio displaying bodies of work

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• 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 to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $53,200 - $67,200 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/09/2025.

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