Senior Art Director
Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy.
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Art Director. This person works closely with their assigned team to provide strategic creative recommendations that align with the client’s brand/retailer objectives and budget.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Client Leadership, Strategic Planning and Creative teams to develop concepts that meet predetermined objectives and strategies
- Develop an advanced knowledge of the Shopper Marketing discipline
- Assist Creative Director in all aspects of creative execution, from initial concepts through production phase
- Interact regularly with creative partners and other agency departments as needed for completion of assigned projects
- Manage creative process on an ongoing basis, throughout all stages of production
- Engage in new business presentations and spec work for potential clients
- All other duties as assigned by Creative Director
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in shopper marketing or retailer promotions
- Mastery of applicable Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite
- A well‑rounded portfolio of client work, demonstrating a strong understanding of client objectives and strategies
- Self‑direction in daily responsibilities and ability to accomplish all tasks without supervision
- Solution‑oriented attitude in addressing day‑to‑day challenges of the job
- Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to our Chicago, Rogers, AR or New York office for a hybrid work schedule
Benefits
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
- Medical and voluntary benefits for freelancers and temporary employees: supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.
- Eligibility for medical and voluntary benefits after 90 consecutive calendar days of employment.
Pay
Compensation Range: USD $66,120.00 - USD $91,350.00/Annually.