Senior Art Director

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a power of one solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees.

We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates for this role must be able to work out of our Philadelphia, New York, or Chicago offices.

We’re searching for a Senior Art Director of Creative who will be responsible for the conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials for integrated, cross channel initiatives including : large web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing.

Individuals should possess strong conceptual and design skills and assist the Creative Director in improving the conceptual, technical and creative performance of staff within his or her group.

Tasks and responsibilities include :

• Create a range of concepts and designs for each project and be able to partner with copywriters to ensure the art direction and visual presentation supports the concept
• Communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts and storyboards through presentations and securing client approval of recommended designs
• Lead teams of designers and production artists to execute cross channel and digital work
• Inspire a team of designers, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and work closely with clients

Qualifications

• Four year degree
• 5-7 years’ experience
• Creative agency experience desired
• Art direction experience and formal design training with exceptional conceptual and design skills
• An overall understanding of web production and the capabilities within digital channels is essential
• Expert use of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator & Quark / Indesign a must
• Understanding of Flash, After Effects, and Video production is an added bonus
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Additional Information

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

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

CoLab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcompliance usms@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range : $64,500 - $101,500 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. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7 / 1 / 2024.