Art Director – Remote

We are looking for an Art Director to join a team of digital design experts to develop consumer experiences that grow engagement and brand loyalty. You are passionate about building digital customer experiences for iconic brands. You will work with client and our teams to ensure expectations are understood and met from sale through development. You will also contribute to the strategic development of specified accounts and are responsible for the creative integrity of the work produced by Merkle. You will report to a Creative Director.

Description & Responsibilities:

• Champion and execute new design styles for digital promotions and loyalty programs – break new ground
• Student of emerging technology and how tech can ensure enhanced consumer/brand experiences
• Estimate project hours based on scope
• Manage client relationships
• Attend important client meetings to lead the Creative team in presenting concepts and to support the sales and the project
• Exhibit initiative and exceed minimum expectations
• Collaborate across internal teams to architect consumer experiences through the planning, concepting, and execution of creative deliverables (account and project management, strategy, technology, legal, etc.)
• Research client trends and identify how to incorporate into appropriate situations
• Measured results of designed/art directed digital campaigns
• Offer original, untapped ideas to accomplish client goals
• Challenge team mates and offer important critique feedback
• Establish, document and reference best practices to help support team’s growth and foundation
• Help establish high-level marketing and branding strategies
• Experience in facilitating and manage photo/video shoots, VO recordings along with custom artwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, related field
• Experience in working in agile environments
• Specific experience designing complex advertising/marketing campaigns
• Specific digital/mobile design experience; print and other design experience
• Excellent conceptual and design skills
• Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, Sketch

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is$80,000-$100,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visitdentsubenefitsplus.com

Additional Information

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please [email protected] you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying. ​

About dentsu

Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape societywww.dentsu.com.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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