Full-Time

Creative Director

Posted on 9/27/2024

Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe

10,001+ employees

Global leader in marketing and communications

Consulting
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work; must be able to travel.

Category
Concept Art
Storyboarding
Graphic Design
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Social Media
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • You must have an agency background or justifiable equivalent.
  • Portfolio must include all digital (social, mobile, web) campaign work.
  • Must be conceptual/an idea person as well as a hands-on creator.
  • Must have Tech industry experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years' experience.
  • Solid knowledge of steps required in creative development process: provides guidance to achieve creative direction; gives timely and helpful coaching; and produces all work in a timely, cost-effective manner.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent people-management and coaching skills.
  • Ability to solve problems using keen instincts and organizational experience.
  • Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team-building skills.
  • Hybrid work, but must be able to travel.
Responsibilities
  • Develops and reviews creative briefs that provide strategic insight(s) and creative inspiration.
  • Demonstrates to clients that an understanding of their marketing challenges and is responsive to their strategic needs in proposing creative solutions.
  • Trains new employees on responsibilities and agency procedures and works with current creative staff to help them achieve professional and personal goals.
  • Works with the upper management team to plan and pursue continuing strategic growth of agency billings and participate in new business pitch opportunities.
  • Develops and evaluates creative concepts, copy and art, at pre-determined points and providing direction prior to review by account management.
  • Sets high creative standards that lead to a body of work that creates enthusiastic customers and clients and is consistently recognized by agency management as on strategy and unique.
  • Leads the creative efforts on new business assignments, as needed.
  • Ensures that creative presentations to the client meet the highest professional standards.
  • Manages the workload for assigned book of business to maximize the productivity and quality of work from the creative staff.
  • Imparts industry expertise and experience to the team.
  • Beautifully communicate creative concepts and strategies to both clients and our internal team.
  • Can get hands on in designing comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables.
  • Brainstorm and develop campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once.
  • Help ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.
  • Facilitates and participates in the ideation, writing and execution of original and iconic creative concepts in response to client briefs, objectives or goals.
  • Extends client relationships and explore new ways to deliver value.
  • Presents, shares and reviews creative work with Group/Executive Creative Director, Account Management and Planning Leads as well as members of the Management Team.
  • Manages multiple projects from concept through to completion, working with both in-house resources and third-party vendors.
  • Collaborates effectively with Account Management, Planning and the broader creative team to develop disruptive and iconic work.
  • Provides leadership and professional development to department staff.
  • Mentors and trains team members, write performance reviews, and allocate work.

Publicis Groupe specializes in marketing, communications, and digital transformation for a wide range of clients, including well-known brands like Toyota and McDonald's. The company provides services such as advertising, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and public relations. Its products work by combining data, technology, and creative strategies to create customized solutions that help clients grow and engage with their audiences. What sets Publicis Groupe apart from its competitors is its 'Power of One' approach, which integrates various agencies and services to offer cohesive and effective solutions. The company's goal is to drive client success through tailored strategies that enhance their market presence.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$32M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1926

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What believers are saying

  • Publicis Groupe's focus on AI innovation positions it well for future technological advancements.
  • Expansion into Eastern Europe offers new growth opportunities for Publicis Groupe.
  • Stable leadership under Arthur Sadoun supports long-term strategic planning.

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  • Publicis Groupe's acquisition of Wibilong enhances its AI-driven platform capabilities.
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