Saatchi & Saatchi

Sr. Art Director

Saatchi & Saatchi$95K — $105K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years in design and art direction
  • Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven work and craft
  • Experience in leading visual execution for integrated campaigns
  • Ability to transition from concept to final production
  • Expertise in typography, layout, colour, and composition
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma knowledge is a plus
  • Experience directing visual collaborators like photographers and illustrators

Responsibilities

  • Lead visual direction of campaigns across multiple channels
  • Translate strategic briefs into creative concepts
  • Maintain high visual standards across brand touchpoints
  • Own art direction from concept through final production
  • Collaborate closely with teams to shape early ideas
  • Present work to internal teams and clients
  • Mentor and guide junior designers/art directors
  • Provide constructive feedback to elevate team output
  • Ensure creative work aligns with brand guidelines and pushes boundaries
  • Oversee various aspects like photography and illustration
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables with vendors
  • Review and approve final assets for quality
  • Stay informed on design and industry trends
  • Contribute to pitches and new business efforts
  • Balance creativity with practical constraints

Benefits

  • Collaborative, hands-on team environment
  • Opportunities for mentoring and professional growth
  • Engagement with a diverse roster of health and pharmaceutical clients
  • Access to the latest design tools and software
  • Focus on maintaining high creative and production standards
Full Job Description
Overview

We're looking for a Senior Art Director with experience across the Canadian and U.S. healthcare landscape to help shape bold, effective work for a diverse roster of health and pharmaceutical clients. This is a hands-on role for a visual storyteller who thrives on building ideas from concept to execution; crafting compelling, cross-channel communications that drive campaigns, build brands, and perform across multiple platforms and verticals. The ideal candidate brings strong conceptual thinking, a sharp design eye, a collaborative mindset, and an uncompromising passion for craft and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the visual direction of campaigns across multiple channels (print, OOH, digital, social, experiential)
  • Translate strategic briefs into strong, distinctive creative concepts
  • Set and maintain high visual standards across all brand touchpoints
  • Own art direction from concept through final production
  • Partner closely with Copy, Strategy, and Account teams to shape ideas early
  • Present work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients
  • Mentor and guide intermediate and junior designers/art directors
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to elevate team output
  • Ensure work aligns with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries
  • Oversee photography, illustration, typography, and motion direction
  • Collaborate with producers and vendors to manage timelines and deliverables
  • Review and approve final assets for quality, consistency, and craft
  • Stay current on design, culture, and industry trends to inform creative work
  • Contribute to pitches, new business efforts, and creative sell-through
  • Balance creative ambition with practical constraints (budget, timelines, platforms)

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years of professional experience in design and art direction
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating concept-driven work and high craft
  • Experience leading visual execution across integrated campaigns
  • Proven ability to take work from concept to final production
  • Deep understanding of typography, layout, colour, and composition
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); Figma a strong plus
  • Experience directing photography, illustration, and other visual collaborators
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills
  • Ability to give and receive constructive creative feedback
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Experience mentoring junior and intermediate creatives
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Additional information

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 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.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analysing 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 recognised 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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