About Digitas Founded in 1980, Digitas—one of the world’s leading digital marketing and media companies—is at the forefront of the new digital age
As an independent global network within the Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world’s fourth largest communications group, Digitas is the first global digital network with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Serving global marketing clients, we create brand experiences in digital and direct channels that engage and excite their customers. Through user-generated content, branded entertainment, digital video production, and social media programs and more we tap into people’s passions and create loyal, motivated relationships Our people are at the top of their industry — inspiring innovation, creativity and results
We're artists, analysts, technologists, writers, and producers
We're passionate, creative, thoughtful, and above all, we are committed to our clients, inspired by their customers, excited by change, and fueled by a passion for collaboration and bold invention
Summary Senior Art Directors at Digitas are responsible for the conception, design, and execution of innovative visual materials for integrated, cross channel initiatives including: large web initiatives, online advertising and digital marketing
Individuals should possess strong conceptual and design skills and assist the Creative Director in improving the conceptual, technical and creative performance of staff within his or her group
Requirements × Create a range of concepts and designs for each project and be able to partner with copywriters to ensure the art direction and visual presentation supports the concept
× Communicate visual designs, motion design, concepts and storyboards through presentations and securing client approval of recommended designs
× Lead teams of designers and production artists to execute cross channel and digital work
× Inspire a team of designers, juggle multiple projects simultaneously, and work closely with clients
× Be self-motivated with a positive attitude and have strong communications skills
Qualifications This position requires 5+ years of art direction experience and formal design training with exceptional conceptual and design skills
An overall understanding of web production and the capabilities within digital channels is essential
Expert use of Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator & Quark/Indesign a must
Understanding of Flash, After Effects, and Video production is an added bonus
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