Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field
9+ years
Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art Direction and Design or related field
0+ years
Pharmaceutical/Healthcare advertising
Nice to have
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
AREA OF EXPERTISE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· In addition to resume, comprehensive digital portfolio demonstrating creative ability required. · Software: o Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) or equivalent o Fluent in Ado
$160,000-$190,000
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Full description
Agency:
Area23
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Art Direction
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Creative Ideation Works collaboratively with creative & strategy partners to develop smart, single-minded ideas that are unique and deliver on the strategy.
Executional Craft Skillful visual translation of creative ideas and concepts. Intellectual/technical ability to bring creative ideas to life with high level of attention to detail and the overall aesthetic of a project; ensuring that the final output is compelling, unique, visually stunning and award worthy.
This is something you should be able to do for yourself, as well developing your creative team to push for that high level of craft in all creative opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met and to attain and maintain creative vision outlined for the agency
Client Management Develop and maintain strong client relationships through demonstrated creative leadership, ability, and successful output.
Strategic Thinking Maintain high-level understanding of client's products, their marketing objectives, and the promotional activities of similar or competitive products to contribute innovative ideas and tactics.
Team Management & Development Directly supervises Art teams on brand(s), providing mentorship/guidance to copy team as needed. Demonstrated ability to hire and retain highly capable people while fostering inclusive and positive culture.
Business & Resource Management Maintains timely & detail oriented approach to administrative duties, ensuring creative team is billable and fully utilized to increase productivity and efficiency.
New Business Grow existing brands and participate in new business to generate additional revenue.
Agency & Culture Begin to participate in internal & external initiatives to elevate agency operations, community & brand.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
*For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below. Creative Ideation
Partners with Account, Senior Creative Management, & Clients in development/presentation of brand personality, positioning, and creative briefs across multiple brands.
Possesses the ability to take abstract concepts and empower project teams to create cutting-edge concepts or designs that are user-friendly, representative of the client's goals, and within brand guidelines.
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Helps set priorities, approve visual materials, and manages workloads within Art/Copy team so that assignments are completed within agreed upon time frames.
Participates in client reviews, presenting & defending creative direction in collaborative manner, while responding and incorporating feedback.
Executional Craft
Collaborates with production, ensuring quality work that is completed as designed, on time, without error and on budget.
Manages and carries out photo shoots, CGI, illustrators, video and film production, with assistance from reports.
Clearly communicate with vendors/artists to make sure the art is produced at a high standard.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Maintains positive and solutions-oriented approach with various agency departments including Editorial, Account, Strategy and Project Management.
Communicates effectively various departments to ensure alignment in creative vision, deadlines, revisions, and quality control.
Partners closely with Copy partner and team to contribute and execute creative approaches to communicate brand personality and messages for both the overall campaign and individual materials
Suggests and implements new ideas/operational efficiencies to improve cross-team ways of working.
Client Management
Maintains strong relationship with client partners through demonstrated creative ability and active communication.
Partners with clients to understand brand, messaging, & creative vision.
Professionally and tactfully manages client expectations, timelines, and requests.
Strategic Thinking
Possesses an in-depth understanding of the assigned account, treatment category, and understanding of competitive landscape.
Work with account and creative senior management to develop and advocate for overall marketing strategies.
Participate & co-lead strategic and tactical meetings.
Ability to communicate ideas thoughtfully & succinctly.
Talent Management & Development
Directly supervises art directors, senior art directors, and art supervisors on brand(s), and provides mentorship/guidance to copy team as needed.
Responsible for hiring, staffing, career development, and full life-cycle talent management for direct team (e.g. delivering feedback, annual reviews, general and performance management).
Demonstrates leadership, empathy and professionalism in communications.
Business & Resource Management
Ensure Art/Copy team members are billable & fully utilized to increase productivity and efficiency.
Partner with Creative Resourcing to determine scopes, billability, and acquire freelance support as needed.
New Business
Participates in creative pitch concepting & executional efforts to successfully grow new business.
Evaluates opportunities and participates in the growth efforts of existing brands.
Agency & Culture
Begin to participate in network-wide initiatives related to operational & cultural improvements.
Champion organizational efforts around Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
Represent the agency & network in internal/external events (panels, conferences).
EDUCATION
DEGREE/DIPLOMAAREA OF STUDYREQUIRED/PREFERRED
Bachelor’s degree
Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field
Preferred
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM EXPERIENCEAREA OF EXPERTISEREQUIRED/PREFERRED
9+ years
Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art Direction and Design or related field
Required
0+ years
Pharmaceutical/Healthcare advertising
Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
· In addition to resume, comprehensive digital portfolio demonstrating creative ability required.
· Software:
o Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) or equivalent
o Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
· Superior Art Direction Aptitude (Concepting, Creative tools/systems, execution).
· Strong presentation ability
· Strong leadership & people management ability.
· Strong ability to implement strategic thinking & problem solving.
· Strong knowledge of Art and Design principles across media channels.
· Strong written and verbal communication
· Strong financial management and resourcing acumen
$160,000-$190,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice:
For US Job Seekers:
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.