Saatchi & Saatchi

Art Director

Saatchi & Saatchi$80K — $90K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Advertising, Graphic Design or a related field.
  • Over 5 years of experience as an art director in an advertising agency.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of creative work.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
  • Excellent project management and production skills.
  • Solid understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
  • Experience in directing video shoots and working with production teams.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to create campaigns from briefs.
  • Execute high-volume creative work across various digital channels.
  • Adapt established brand aesthetics across all assets.
  • Translate client briefs and retail strategies into channel-specific executions.
  • Manage multiple projects with attention to detail in all creative outputs.
  • Enforce style guides and brand standards across deliverables.
  • Oversee the production of video and motion assets, including storyboarding.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile national clients.
  • Exposure to diverse digital marketing channels.
  • Potential for career growth within a large agency.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview

As an Art Director at Publicis, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our clients' digital assets. In partnership with a Copywriter, you will collaborate with a creative team to develop and execute digital concepts (across web, social, and retail touchpoints) for a national (U.S.) client. You'll thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and ensure all work aligns with brand standards and business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to translate briefs and adjoining style guides into compelling campaigns for our client.
  • Executehigh-volume, tactical creative work across digital channels including web, social, paid media, and retail placements, with a strong focus on production vs. concepting.
  • Apply and adaptestablished look-and-feels and brand systems across all executions.
  • Translate briefs, retail strategies, and evolving client direction intoclear, channel-specific executions.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintainingexceptional attention to detail across layout, typography, imagery, and final outputs.
  • Rigorouslyfollow and enforce style guides, brand standards, and production specifications across all deliverables.
  • Oversee the execution and production of video and motion assets, including storyboards, visual direction, and collaboration with production partners.
  • Review creative for brand compliance, content accuracy, production readiness, and quality before delivery.
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, tight timelines, and retail-driven deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with account, production, and creative teams to ensure smooth handoffs and on-time delivery.
  • Present work internally and to clients when required, clearly articulating executional decisions and trade-offs.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Advertising, Graphic Design or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in an art director role, preferably within an advertising agency environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work,
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
  • Excellent project management and production skills.
  • Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
  • Experience in directing video shoots and collaborating with production teams.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful work.
  • Thrives in an evolving fast paced and creative environment.

Additional information

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $80,000-$90,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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