Art Director

Dentsu is hiring an Art Director to help shape design concepts across digital and print while supporting new business efforts. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, this hybrid role in New York, NY focuses on concepting, execution, mentorship, and managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.

What you’ll do

• Report to the Associate Creative Director
• Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies across various digital mediums, seeing work through to completion
• Support the creative team in producing compelling visuals, from initial comps to final digital and social assets and print deliverables
• Help drive new business presentations through visual storytelling, mock-ups, and the creation or development of presentation decks
• Work within brand guidelines while challenging ideas to elevate creative solutions
• Motivate, inspire, and mentor junior team members
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects
• Actively seek inspiration through cultural and industry trends to keep concepts fresh and relevant
• Manage multiple projects at once, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs

What you bring

• A portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and strong design execution
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe InDesign
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and comfort with presentation design
• Knowledge and application of color theory, typography, and core design principles
• Ability to use AI as a tool to enhance creative thinking and efficiency, not as a replacement for creative work
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills, including multitasking under tight timelines and attention to detail with organized execution
• Eagerness to keep evolving skills and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer
• Proactive approach to managing projects independently
• Comfort receiving feedback as an opportunity to grow

Tools you’ll use

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign
• PowerPoint
• Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D

Location, salary, and role details

• Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 82,800 - 82,800 per year
• Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Time type: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Brand: Mktg Sports

Benefits

• Flexible holiday package starting at 20 days
• Corporate discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement and more
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave
• Progressive parental and caregiver programs

Hybrid work and application notes

• Employees living within commuting distance of a hub office (Chicago, Metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City) are expected to work from the office three days per week (and two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).
• Those outside a commutable range may be designated remote, depending on the role and business needs.
• Regardless of location, flexibility may be required to meet company and client needs, including possible attendance in an office.
• To apply, click the Apply button at the top of the posting.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Inclusion and diversity

Dentsu states it will not define people by race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. The company supports team members through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance, along with progressive parental and caregiver programs, plus opportunities to give back through global social responsibility efforts.