Company Overview
Digitas, the Networked Experience Agency, believes in creating magnetic experiences that earn brands a place in human networks, both now and in the future. We achieve this by leveraging a full range of data, technology, creative, media, and strategy capabilities to deliver Networked Experiences. Our unique solutions, encompassing Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing, and Total Commerce, drive ambitious results. Recognized by AdAge as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S. Campaign as Brand Experience Agency of the Year and Media Network of the Year, and lauded by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s top brands through a global network of over 5,500 employees in more than 65 offices across 43 countries.
Overview
Are you a culture sponge, able to conjure up the perfect meme to describe the moment? Do you love making things, noodling over the ideal shade of chartreuse to set off the logo just right? Does figuring out new ways to get a classic brand noticed by a new demographic boost your endorphins? Do you have a book filled with smart, memorable campaign ideas – across video, social, static & experiential channels? Have teachers and friends noticed your tremendous work ethic (aka, did you carry the group project back in school)? If so – then we want to meet you. We’re looking for an Associate Art Director to join a big team for a big retail brand that you’ve DEFINITELY heard of, and hopefully, love!
On a Daily Basis, You’ll Use Your Remarkable Craft To Bring To Life Cross-channel Initiatives, Including Social, Digital & Video. Yes, You’ll Spend Quality Time With Your Work Bestie, I.e., The Adobe Creative Suite, And You’ll Be Tasked With
- Creating and communicating concepts that intrigue and inspire both your peers and clients — with a smart rationale to back them up.
- Designing comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables, while staying organized and paying attention to detail.
- Brainstorming and developing campaigns while working with clients on multiple projects at once.
- Collaborating and partnering with copywriters to ensure that both the copy and the visuals are in perfect sync to make the concept as powerful, vivid and compelling as possible.
Responsibilities
We’re looking for an Associate Art Director who is both exceptionally qualified and a delight to work with, which usually includes:
- Energy, a sense of humor, and an open and curious mind (yes, these things really do matter).
- Exceptional conceptual and design skills and a robust portfolio that shows how your ideas cross multiple channels.
- A deep interest in culture, human behavior and helping brands matter leveraging these things.
- Fluency in social platforms, openness to embrace A.I. and enough skills to be dangerous when it comes to trying new tech.
- A willingness to travel as needed (hey, new places, new faces, new inspiration — right?).
- A four-year degree, formal design training and one to three years of outstanding (and relevant) work experience.
- A knack for strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution.
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