Senior Art Director - Digitas

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 delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

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. The amazing conceptual power and exceptional design skills that you bring to the team will be put to use daily as you assist the Creative Director in leading a best-in-class creative team. Day to day, your role will include:

• Creating 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
• Communicating visual designs, motion design, concepts, and storyboards through presentations — and getting clients to approve (and love) the recommended designs
• Expertly leading teams of designers and production artists to flawlessly execute cross-channel and digital work
• Deftly juggling multiple projects while inspiring & motivating both your creative teammates and your clients

What you’ll bring to the table:

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who is both tremendously qualified and awesome to work with, which usually includes:

• Energy, a sense of humor, and an open & curious mind (yes, these things really do matter)
• Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows your talent in both print and Web
• Strong experience on large cross-channel and/or direct-marketing initiatives across media —both online and off — and a mastery of Web production and the capabilities within digital channels
• An expert understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, XD and InDesign – plus (ideally) an understanding of HTML, email builder program such as Marketo and Canvas, animation, After Effects, and video production

• A four-year degree, formal design training, plus 5 to 7 years of art direction and strong digital design experience, preferably in a creative agency
• 3+ year of health and wellness / pharmaceutical advertising experience

• A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development, and creative execution
• Have a strong work ethic and unremitting attention to detail

 Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

“Compensation Range: $73,500 - $115,500 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. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.” If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply. The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 05/08/2024.