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Junior Art Director

LOCATION

35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL , US

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

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Company Description

Arc is the lead shopper and retail agency within Publicis Groupe. In an era of unprecedented disruption, where the customers you seek actively resist brands like never before, everything we do is in service of making your brand irresistible. We call it Irresistible Commerce. And it starts by employing insights and data to uncover what’s standing in the way of growth. Then we deploy irresistible creative solutions to build connected shopping experiences that are personal, valuable and delightful for your customers. The results simultaneously drive brand sales and love. Helping us become WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency with groundbreaking work recognized by Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards and Effies.

Job Description

Arc is searching for a Junior Art Director who can collaborate with copywriters and work under the direction of a Creative Lead to create and adapt National Brand and Retailer programs. Candidates should be quick learners and self-starters who thrive in fast paced environments and feel comfortable sharing their perspectives. We want someone who is curious, inquisitive and keeps pace with new technologies, as well as their own self-improvement. Successful candidates will be detail oriented and able to effectively juggle many projects across multiple retailers (Walmart, Kroger, Amazon, Target and many more). You’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the biggest CPG brands in the business—Dove, Hellmann’s, SheaMoisture and Knorr, to name a few.

What You Will Do 

  • Concept print and digital creative; including rendering masterful typography and compositing layouts to craft visual approaches with clear communication hierarchies.
  • Version a provided example into multiple sizes and an array of tactics.
  • Collaborate with teams of copywriters, strategists and account leads to create a high volume of work on time, on budget and on point.   
  • Participate in brainstorms and deliver best-in-class creative that exceeds client objectives.  

Qualifications

What You Should Bring 

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
  • Bonus: experience working with Adobe XD, After Effects, Procreate, Celtra or automation programs.
  • Understanding of the creative process and integrated marketing, including video, print, and digital disciplines; and know how to weave ideas across them. 
  • Appreciation for data and how it can drive bigger thinking and creativity.
  • Ability to develop and execute big ideas from beginning to end and keep deliverables on time and on budget.
  • Desire and ability to self-motivate and motivate others to solve multiple problems creatively and strategically at once, under quick deadlines.   
  • Ability to accept constructive feedback and apply it to work.
  • Approach tasks with a positive, can-do attitude.

Additional Information

The Power of One 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 hrcompliance_usms@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range:  $53,500 - $64,000 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. For this role, 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 5/15/2024.

 

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