Senior Art Director

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

About the role

In this role, you’ll lead the concept, design and execution of groundbreaking visual solutions for integrated, cross-channel initiatives including large Web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing. You’ll assist the Creative Director in leading a best-in-class creative team, bringing exceptional conceptual power and design skills to daily projects.

Responsibilities

• Create a range of powerful, viable concepts and designs for each project, partnering with copywriters to ensure the copy direction and visual presentation work together to make the concept powerful and compelling
• Communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts, and storyboards through presentations – and get clients to approve (and love) the recommended designs
• Expertly lead teams of designers and production artists to flawlessly execute cross-channel and digital work
• Deftly juggle multiple projects while inspiring and motivating both your creative teammates and your clients

Requirements

• Proficiency in Figma required; automotive experience is a plus
• Exceptional conceptual and design skills with a robust portfolio demonstrating talent in both print and Web
• Strong experience on large cross-channel and/or direct-marketing initiatives across media, both online and off, and mastery of Web production and digital channel capabilities
• Expert understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Quark/InDesign; familiarity with Flash, After Effects, and video production is ideal
• Four-year degree or formal design training, plus five to seven years of art direction and strong digital design experience, preferably in a creative agency
• Knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Skills

• Energy, a sense of humor, and an open and curious mind

Benefits

• Medical coverage, dental, and vision
• Disability insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

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.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $111,100.00/Annually. This range reflects the pay the Company believes it will offer for this position at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position.