The Art Director is a visual problem-solver with a passion for innovation and creative excellence. Alongside with visionary creatives, you will manage the full spectrum of creative projects from concept to delivery. In this role, you will inspire and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, cultivating strong client relationships, and delivering work that resonates with authenticity and impact.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Build Business:
- Partner with copywriters to develop compelling visual ideas, and deliver exceptional, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations.
- Develop concepts and visual content aligned with a brand’s tone, identity, and broader strategy.
- Ensure all work stays true to the brand’s essence and our commitment to “Truth Well Told,” maintaining high conceptual and strategic direction.
- Build strong relationships with clients, guiding them through the creative journey, and ensure seamless communication from concept development to final delivery.
- Stay current on new technologies, cultural trends, and social developments, leveraging them to provide clients with fresh, impactful, and forward-thinking ideas.
- Support the agency’s business goals by contributing to client pitches and ensuring timely, efficient delivery of creative assets.
- Stay plugged into emerging social trends, cultural shifts, and internet movements to inform ideas and content strategy—especially on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Build Profile:
- Lead and contribute to the creation of visually stunning, award-worthy work that strengthens the agency’s reputation and breaks through in both traditional and social spaces.
- Be a champion of socially resonant creative ideas that make cultural impact and elevate the agency’s profile as a leader in modern storytelling.
- Effectively present ideas and social strategies to both internal teams and clients, emphasizing creative clarity and platform fluency.
Build People:
- Play an essential role in shaping the agency’s culture by fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, and actively contributing to a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with traffic, accounts, strategy, and project management teams to align resources, timelines, and creative solutions.
WHO YOU ARE
- 3-5 years of experience in an Art Director role, preferably within an agency or creative studio setting.
- Strong portfolio that showcases bold, strategic work across platforms—including social content, brand campaigns, and experiential storytelling.
- Proven ability to concept, design, and direct visual projects for traditional and social-first environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.
- Strong conceptual skills, with a deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition.
- Pulse on social platforms, creator culture, and emerging content formats—with the ability to turn insights into creative action.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
WHO WE ARE
McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global creative solutions company. The company is united across 100+ countries by a mission to build enduring brands together. McCann Worldgroup was named Network for the Year by the Andys in 2024, Network of the Year by the EPICA Awards for the sixth time and ranked Most Effective Agency Network by the Global Effie Index 2023, for the fifth time. The core McCann Worldgroup network is comprised of McCann, MRM, CRAFT, and FutureBrand, and partners with Momentum Worldwide, Weber Shandwick and UM to deliver solutions across the entire marketing spectrum.
We love our diverse workplace! McCann Worldgroup is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
The Art Director is a visual problem-solver with a passion for innovation and creative excellence. Alongside with visionary creatives, you will manage the full spectrum of creative projects from concept to delivery. In this role, you will inspire and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, cultivating strong client relationships, and delivering work that resonates with authenticity and impact.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Build Business:
- Partner with copywriters to develop compelling visual ideas, and deliver exceptional, high-quality work that meets and exceeds client expectations.
- Develop concepts and visual content aligned with a brand’s tone, identity, and broader strategy.
- Ensure all work stays true to the brand’s essence and our commitment to “Truth Well Told,” maintaining high conceptual and strategic direction.
- Build strong relationships with clients, guiding them through the creative journey, and ensure seamless communication from concept development to final delivery.
- Stay current on new technologies, cultural trends, and social developments, leveraging them to provide clients with fresh, impactful, and forward-thinking ideas.
- Support the agency’s business goals by contributing to client pitches and ensuring timely, efficient delivery of creative assets.
- Stay plugged into emerging social trends, cultural shifts, and internet movements to inform ideas and content strategy—especially on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Build Profile:
- Lead and contribute to the creation of visually stunning, award-worthy work that strengthens the agency’s reputation and breaks through in both traditional and social spaces.
- Be a champion of socially resonant creative ideas that make cultural impact and elevate the agency’s profile as a leader in modern storytelling.
- Effectively present ideas and social strategies to both internal teams and clients, emphasizing creative clarity and platform fluency.
Build People:
- Play an essential role in shaping the agency’s culture by fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, and actively contributing to a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with traffic, accounts, strategy, and project management teams to align resources, timelines, and creative solutions.
WHO YOU ARE
- 3-5 years of experience in an Art Director role, preferably within an agency or creative studio setting.
- Strong portfolio that showcases bold, strategic work across platforms—including social content, brand campaigns, and experiential storytelling.
- Proven ability to concept, design, and direct visual projects for traditional and social-first environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other design tools.
- Strong conceptual skills, with a deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and composition.
- Pulse on social platforms, creator culture, and emerging content formats—with the ability to turn insights into creative action.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
WHO WE ARE
McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global creative solutions company. The company is united across 100+ countries by a mission to build enduring brands together. McCann Worldgroup was named Network for the Year by the Andys in 2024, Network of the Year by the EPICA Awards for the sixth time and ranked Most Effective Agency Network by the Global Effie Index 2023, for the fifth time. The core McCann Worldgroup network is comprised of McCann, MRM, CRAFT, and FutureBrand, and partners with Momentum Worldwide, Weber Shandwick and UM to deliver solutions across the entire marketing spectrum.
We love our diverse workplace! McCann Worldgroup is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.