Associate Creative Director (Art)
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About the Role
Saatchi & Saatchi ME is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead creative concepts and art direction for advertising campaigns. The role requires 6+ years of agency experience with an art background and proven creative ability.
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Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts and art direction for advertising campaigns
- Ensure visual design aligns with overall creative direction and strategy
- Mentor and manage art directors and designers
- Oversee production of visual elements to ensure high standards
- Assign teams and inspire them to produce exceptional concepts and final work
- Work with account management to ensure client satisfaction
- Develop and review creative briefs providing strategic insight
- Lead creative efforts on new business assignments
- Manage workload for assigned book of business to maximize productivity
Requirements
- 6+ years of agency experience with primarily an Art background
- Proven track record of conceptual creative ability and judgment
- Successful client contact experience and ability to grow business organically
- Excellent presentation skills
- Successful experience in managing creatives
- Demonstrated experience in events (client/brand)
- Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends
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Company Overview
- Saatchi & Saatchi is a global creative powerhouse with 114 offices in 67 countries.
- Part of Publicis Groupe, we excel in integrated communications with top global brands.
- Our mantra: 'Nothing is Impossible' drives positive change through creativity.
Role Description
- The Associate Creative Director (art) is involved in developing creative concepts, working with copywriters and designers to build cohesive campaigns.
- Focus on visual design and art direction of advertising campaigns.
- Ensure visual design aligns with overall creative direction and strategy.
- Mentor team members, especially art directors and designers.
- Oversee production of visual elements to ensure high standards.
- Lead creative work, assign teams, and inspire exceptional concepts.
- Work with account management to ensure client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insight and creative inspiration
- Demonstrate understanding of client marketing challenges and propose creative solutions
- Train new employees and help current staff achieve professional goals
- Plan and pursue strategic growth of agency billings and participate in new business pitches
- Develop and evaluate creative concepts, copy, and art at predetermined points
- Set high creative standards leading to recognized work
- Lead creative efforts on new business assignments
- Ensure creative presentations meet highest professional standards
- Manage workload for assigned book of business
- Conceive and create experience design solutions meeting client objectives
- Communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients and internal team
- Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables
Qualifications
- 6+ years of agency experience with primarily an Art background
- Proven track record of conceptual creative ability and judgment
- Successful client contact experience and ability to grow business organically
- Ability to work collaboratively with account management
- Excellent presentation skills
- Successful experience in managing creatives
- Availability and commitment to work extra hours as needed
- Demonstrated experience in events (client/brand)
- Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends
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