Art Director

Title: Art Director

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Who We Are…

We are the most integrated agency offering available. Working side by side by side as the Havas Village. Analytics, Strategy, Creative, Media, Digital, CRM, PR, Experiential, Production and more—all in one place. Through this model, we build fluid teams around each client’s needs, all under one P&L.

We’re in the business of meaning.

It shows in our approach to the work. We believe that brands succeed when they’re meaningful in an ever-evolving world. Because if a brand means something to people, they’ll feel something. And if they feel something, they’ll do something.

It’s reflected in our obsession with fostering a diverse environment for our people and partners, placing them and our greater purpose above just profits.

Description

Havas Chicago is looking for a talented Art Director. Our Art Director will work closely with a copywriter partner to articulate clear ideas to our clients and produce art that compels and inspires. The ideal person for this role doesn’t just have a keen eye for crafting a story, but also strong conceptual abilities, solid art direction skills and a knowledge of the digital landscape

What you’ll be doing for us…

• Conceiving and executing advertising ideas that are consistent with the outlined strategy
• Partnering with other creative team members who share the responsibility on the given assignment
• Contributing to innovative solutions for the agency’s existing business and participating in creative engagement efforts for new business
• Contributing a design eye to executed works that match brand standards
• Developing a discipline and department standard for compelling creative visuals within interactive communications across all media
• Assisting in communicating and presenting your vision to internal teams and clients
• Serving as a mentor and resource for young creative talent across teams

What we’re looking for from you…

• 2-3 years of art direction experience in an advertising environment
• A portfolio of advertising and/or design samples
• Pro in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Proficient in campaign integration across all media, with focus on digital and social
• Bringing large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table
• Proven understanding of brand identity structure—how the visual, verbal, and execution come together to create a holistic experience
• Solid presentation and communication skills
• Naturally collaborative, with a clear understanding of how a project team operates
• A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising

Havas is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

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