A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.
Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.
We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.
Overview
We are looking for a highly conceptual Creative Director that has a background in Art Direction. Must have strong leadership skills, an eye for design and an excellent strategic mind. The ideal candidate will be well versed in the latest design trends and will have the portfolio to prove it. Must be able to lead a creative team of art directors and copywriters to deliver fresh ideas that solve real marketing objectives.
Responsibilities will include concept generation, layout, revisions, direction distillation, presentation and production. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Agency experience is a must — direct and digital experience is preferred. Must be proficient in Adobe Suite.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- Collaborates with project teams to plan, analyze, organize and execute assigned projects within Direct Marketing, Email and Digital channels
- Maintains stewardship of client’s look, tone and feel
- Prepares materials from client presentation through studio hand off
- Leads a team of art directors and copywriters to develop a range of ideas and designs that are on-brief and on-strategy
- Partners with account team to solve problems
- Maintains file management, using consistent naming conventions and procedures
- Loves the creative process
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
- Good sense of aesthetic, typography and practicing knowledge of information design and hands-on understanding of fundamental principles marketing
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard software/programs:
InDesign, Illustrator, XD, After Effects, and Photoshop - Video and animation editing/direction including storyboarding
- A strong understanding of brand development and multichannel marketing concepts
- Comfortable interacting with clients and internal staff
- Strong capacity for strategic thinking
- Understanding of digital technology, and how to use it to enhance the creative idea; alert to social, mobile and developing technologies
- Able to partner with team members to concept creative, on-strategy ideas
- Strong time-management skills
- Able to partner with account team to answer client needs and ensure on-strategy design
Required Experience
- Requires a minimum of 10-15 years of related experience
- Experience with creative agencies/professional services is preferred
- Direct Mail, digital and email experience is required
- The ability to provide a portfolio displaying work
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.
Publicis Digital Experience 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $81,225 - $116,655 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, 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 01/15/2026.
