Company Description
For 25 years, Level has developed marketing solutions for some of the world’s most innovative brands. We believe the best solutions come from collaborative working partnerships with our clients. Whether an established brand, or a start-up, we believe in the power of creative strategy, design, and technology to solve business challenges.
OverviewOur Story: As ACDs, we find ourselves at the intersection of doing the work and learning to lead the charge. Our craft is exceptionally established by now, and we’ve been exposed to countless ways of leveraging art direction and design across many different mediums. It’s time to try on a new responsibility—leadership.
More senior art directors are seeking our thoughtful input and offering a shared role in creative direction. More junior art directors are watching and listening closely to how we get the job done. This is one of the toughest but most satisfying stages of our careers; we’re still doing lots of design/art direction plus we’re testing the waters on management style and leadership presence.
About this role
Associate Creative Director (Art) must demonstrate strong conceptual thinking and the ability to develop big, breakthrough ideas across all mediums. They must have an in-depth knowledge in copy, art direction and design as well as take responsibility and set standards for the overall quality of the creative product.
Will be working on one of the world’s most valued consumer technology brands. Will be focused on developing a strong understanding of the client’s creative needs, process, and design priorities, while striving to develop new ways of working a shrinking in the digital design space. Level is an integrated digital agency within Publicis Groupe, with offices spread out across the United States. The company delivers integrated marketing and product development for global brands, and strives to deliver best in class results.
Our specialty: Digital Design. Elevated.
Tools
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Sketch, Figma, Keynote.
ResponsibilitiesJob Specific
- Supports and leads the creative team in brainstorming sessions and concept creation
- Assists in and helps to direct asset creation and delivers work they’re proud of
- Has a strong strategic sense—offering feedback and challenges to strengthen creative briefs
- Stays current on latest industry trendsMaintains high quality on creative deliverables
- Assists creative lead in research and presentation materials
- Leads the production of an idea while coaching more junior talent on how it’s done
- Presents work internally as well as to our clients.
Management/Leadership
- Completes self-reviews
- Inputs time consistently
- Participates and helps plan community-building events
- Receptive to constructive criticism
- Is proactive in finding ways to support the creative team
- Comfortable overseeing Junior and Senior Art Directors, as well as learning to offer collaborative feedback on copywriting within their projects
- Developing creative conceptsACDs develop design concepts and campaigns, and create prototypes to illustrate them. They also ensure the quality of the creative product.
- Managing projectsACDs oversee multiple projects and teams, and ensure projects meet budgets, timelines, and requirements. They also create timelines and make stylistic decisions.
- Leading teamsACDs manage and mentor teams of designers, writers, producers, and other creatives. They also help creative teams overcome obstacles.
- CommunicatingACDs present creative concepts to senior management, project teams, partners, and stakeholders. They also ensure efficient internal and external communication.
- CollaboratingACDs collaborate with other teams across the enterprise to define and communicate the creative direction. They also work with corporate partners, internal editorial teams, and executives.
- Representing the agencyACDs represent the agency's interest in interaction with clients, staff, outside vendors, and other contacts.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, or Advertising/Portfolio school experience
- 7 or more years art directing for an advertising or marketing agency
- Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates conceptual digital art direction, web design, presentation and brand work
- Strong awareness and understanding of the digital landscape, including online campaigns, mobile experiences, and social media landscape.
- Experience with mentoring more junior talent
Scope
- Art Director at the associate director level with about 7 or more years’ experience. Has strong creative muscles, a wonderful way with words (both written and spoken) and interesting opinions.
Additional InformationThe 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.
Level Studios 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: <<$119,000>> - <<$137,000>> 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 01/07/2025.
