Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation

Publicis Groupe

<div itemprop="description"><section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg">We are looking for a Creative Lead (Art Director) to join our successful creative, production and social studio.&nbsp;What we do:We are an Auckland and Wellington based creative, production studio. We are storytellers and makers for the brave new world. We unlock the ideas and creative solutions that bridge the gap between traditional agency models and modern marketing.&nbsp;Our heartland is in digital and social storytelling but as a team of resourceful doers, there’s almost no mode we can’t solve for. We do it all: Content strategy, social ideation and production, PR and influencer, partnerships and collaborations, activations, ATL campaigns and everything in between.We are lucky to work with a bunch of amazing and iconic NZ Brands.What we believe:We believe that brands and organisations have stories to tell, hear, share and reflect. And that conventional agency models aren’t meeting all their needs.We believe in creativity that starts in a different place. That stories need to be told with a fresh lens on people, culture, channels and algorithms.We believe that craft is equally as important as concept. Our production-up mindset means we always think about the ‘how’ when we are dreaming up the ‘what’.What we are looking for:A Creative Lead (or Senior Art Director ready to take the leap up) to join our nimble, non-traditional creative production team.With strong ideation, art direction and production experience, you know how to create campaigns and content with impeccable storytelling and craft. Flexing across a variety of clients and industries, while resonating with audiences across social, digital, experiential and traditional formats.Breakout Room is not like a normal agency.&nbsp; We need a decisive, quick thinker who understands ‘time is money’ and doesn’t sweat the small stuff.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can:<ul><li>Lead creative from initial ideation through to execution. Delivering campaign thinking to one-off content ideas, with great storytelling and craft.</li><li>Be as comfortable crafting a TVC as ideating influencer content. You’ll be as adept at creating standout PR campaigns that drive the news agenda as you are whipping up social content that outperforms benchmark.&nbsp;</li><li>Confidently articulate your ideas –&nbsp;both written and verbally, to the wider team and presenting to clients.</li><li>Collaborate with wider media, social &amp; production teams. Alongside a network of freelancers and production partners. You’ll be working closely with our GM, content producers, event producers, stylists, photographers, designers and media teams.</li></ul>You are:<ul><li><ul><li>A creative thinker with practical production experience. Ideally you have big communications agency experience and a desire to apply that across a raft of content platforms.</li><li>Comfortable ideating solo or collaborating with the wider team dependent on brief.</li><li>Creatively ambitious. You’ll have a desire to push boundaries and do your very best work, even if the budgets are small or the briefs are narrow. Because you know there’s still great creative opportunities within these.</li><li>A lover of all things production and craft. This is an awesome opportunity to MAKE lots of beautiful work, rolling up your sleeves to get stuck in.</li><li>In the know on social, cultural and design trends.</li><li>A flexible, fun team player! This is a wonderful opportunity to work closely with a non-traditional creative team and wider group of top-notch production partners.</li></ul></li></ul>A bit of you?&nbsp; Lets talk…&nbsp;</div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives">Be a part of the Publicis Groupe network, one of the world’s most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses, enjoying all the perks that come with our network offering:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A creative, fun and rewarding office environment backed up by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes&nbsp;</li><li>A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE and Embrace (reconciliation action plan) programs &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge - <a href="https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/">Homepage - Working with Cancer Pledge</a></li><li>Inclusive leave policies such as Fertility Treatment, Menopause, Flexible Public Holidays, Gender Affirmation and Parental leave with up to 18 weeks paid primary carer leave and generous secondary carer benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder - an all-in-on digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical &amp; safety needs&nbsp;</li></ul>If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply.&nbsp;Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words, these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people; regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate in. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.&nbsp;Uniqueness is powerful; without it we wouldn’t be where we are today. So be you – we like it that way.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.  If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via <a href="mailto:recruitment@publicisgroupe.com">recruitment@publicisgroupe.com</a> - your personal information will be kept confidential.&nbsp;</div></section></div>