Art Director Sr
Must have skills
Job description for Art Director Sr at Publicis Groupe
Company Description
It's not about advertising or brand propositions or selling products. It's about people & purpose. It's an approach to marketing that serves true human needs. Not the other way around.That's why everything we do for brands is designed with a human purpose in mind. A brand without a purpose is one that will never be understood or embraced by people. A brand with purpose can be a true agent of change and transform the way people think, feel or act.Our dream is to be the best creator of ideas that truly moves people - bar none.
Job Description
We are looking for a creative Art director who is deeply committed to creative visual solutions and loves the challenge of translating complex briefs into impactful concepts, and clearly communicated stunning visuals.You have build experience in the advertising field where you contributed in helping brands create buzz around their message, product and brand through creative advertising campaigns.With a strong hands-on design experience, you demonstrate rigorous understanding of how to orchestrate the assets of visual expression. You will put your obsession for detail and pixel perfect execution to the test and develop stunning creative concepts that meet clients briefs and expectations.Under the direction of a Creative Lead (CD), you will work on several projects at a time and will be involved in all phases of a creative project.
Responsibilities
- Leading conceptual brainstorming and visual explorations
- Inspire and supervise creative designers to deliver pioneering ideas for print/digital
- Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
- Translate a campaign concept into creative visual form through design, video, events, digital and emerging platforms
- Development of storytelling presentations that will assist in the creation of effective campaign proposals for our client base and the winning of creative business pitches for future global clients.
- Articulating and presenting creative ideas/treatments to team leader.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Proven working experience as Art Director with strong Portfolio.
- Hands-on and exceptional portfolio experience in visual advertising showcasing innovative concepts and visual storytelling.
- A keen eye and broad experience in typography, icon design, photography, image manipulation and visual styles/treatments.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Good supervisory and coaching skills.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Quick accurate problem solver.
- Can tolerate rapid changing design demands, and under pressure deadlines.
- Masterfully competent with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Competent with PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides.
- Knowledge in UI/UX and the creation of websites, mobile applications and advertising on digital landscape is a plus.
- Has a background on on both disciplines; ATL and Digital is highly recommended.
- A minimum of 4 years experience in art direction in an advertising agency.
About the company
Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One.
Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across four Solution hubs: creative with Publicis Communications (Publicis Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, BBH, Marcel, Fallon, MSL, Prodigious), media services with Publicis Media (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Blue 449, Performics, Digitas), digital business transformation with Publicis.Sapient and health & wellness communications with Publicis Health.
Publicis Groupe’s agencies are present in over 100 countries around the world. Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, the “father of French advertising”, Publicis Groupe is today led by its third CEO in its history, Arthur Sadoun, Chairman & CEO. Maurice Lévy, who led the company for 30 years until June 2017, is today the Chairman of the Groupe’s Supervisory Board.
