Art Director

Publicis CoLab
Chicago, IL

Company description

Arc is the leading creative engine within Publicis's group of commerce agencies. In an era of unprecedented change, where shopping happens anywhere and everywhere, we believe that brands not present at the moment of desire will be resisted. Which is why everything we do is in service of creating Irresistible Commerce - breakthrough creative solutions fueled by data-driven insights. It's a proven approach that's earned us recognition as WARC's #1 Specialty Retail Agency, along with accolades from Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards, and Effies. And we do it all in an irresistible culture that's put Arc on the AdAge Best Places to Work list.

Overview

The Art Director generates a range of ideas and designs to solve client's marketing problems. You will accomplish this through personal efforts and by effectively managing broad project parameters, less experienced team members, and outside freelancers.

  • Prepares design solutions for internal and external presentations

  • Participates in production process to ensure integrity of final product (print, video or digital production).

  • Oversees the pre-production process, working with electronic production to ensure integrity of files

  • Regularly lead client planning meetings

  • Understand client brand and business objectives, translating them into a compelling concept

  • Expanded client experience permits incumbent to develop a range of options to client challenges while continuing to develop knowledge and understanding of the client's business and its competition

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of progressive graphic communications experience necessary to produce effective and compelling design for all elements of the creative solution

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

  • Solid grasp of promotional marketing strategies and tactics

  • Emerging presentation and communication skills necessary to effectively manage workflow across teams and recommend improvements to existing processes

  • Analytical skills necessary to evaluate creative approach, and seek unexpected, original, and innovative ideas

Additional information

As part of the Publicis Groupe, we believe in the Power of One. And that 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

Arc 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 [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $66,120.00 - $91,350.00 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. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, 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 03/31/26.

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Posted 2026-02-21

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