Senior Art Director - Multiple Open Positions

Company Description

For decades, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness has provided consumer and professional marketing, strategic consulting, and medical education to pharmaceutical and wellness brands. Our mission is to inspire a healthier, happier, well-er world through award-winning work.

If you google us (which you may have done already), you'll see that spreading wellness is literally our mission. We don't just talk about making your well-being the most important thing, we mean it. Having a flexible hybrid-work policy, plentiful time off, and colleagues who want you to do well are all part of the gig. Oh, and of course the opportunity to work on some of the good-vibiest campaigns on the planet with very caring, very resourceful people. So, if you're a rockstar writer, aspiring strategist, jill-or jack-of all trades, or just an all-around nice person, let's chat.

Job Description

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

• Creates and presents concepts for client campaigns and new business that meet strategic and business goals.

• Oversees a broad range of digital projects, which can include banners, large sites, brand development, mobile apps, video and presentations.

• Researches, reviews and recommends suitable illustration, photography and sound.

• Reviews and directs work of project teams, taking quality of design, strategic accuracy, and adherence to client goals and brand style guidelines into account.

• Presents work internally and to clients.

• Collaborates with Delivery, Account Services, Technology, Creative Leads, copywriting, and UX to incorporate revisions from client and/or team as needed.

• Reviews quality of final product, packages and delivers final deliverables to project managers and/or clients.

• Ensures that the scope is clear and agreed upon, driving scope discussions if necessary.

• Follows creative briefs by interpreting instructions and disseminating results to team members in an effective manner.

• Manages design resources for approved projects.

• Delivers products in a timely fashion to meet set deadlines.

• Oversees and prioritizes work effectively.

• Keeps management in the loop and effectively escalates roadblocks.

• Mentors and manages Art Directors, Associate Art Directors and Designers.

Qualifications

About You:

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of MAC OS, CS5, PowerPoint, InDesign.

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, Flash (AS2 and AS3) and video production.

• Advanced typography skills, conceptual abilities and understanding of user centric design.

• Experience with brand development, pitches, video and video editing.

• Strong verbal communication skills in order to speak effectively before internal teams and clients.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment with multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to successfully organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to guide others in the artistic development and execution of creative interactive marketing communication programs that meet client objectives.

• Must demonstrate a solid understanding of current creative media, mediums and trends.

• Supervisory experience is preferred.

• Must have a great book!

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the art/creative field within an advertising agency, interactive, multi-media or web advertising industry.

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.

SSW 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 6/1/2024.