Senior Art Director

Publicis Groupe; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Greater London is seeking an experienced Creative Director to manage innovative B2B advertising campaigns. This role requires a minimum of 5 years in an art director position, strong conceptual and collaborative skills, and the ability to lead projects from idea to execution. Benefits include a hybrid work model, additional leave for well-being, and significant family-friendly policies. Join a vibrant team focused on extraordinary work and nurturing exceptional talent.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Healthcare benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Agency discounts

Onsite gym access

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an art director role.
• Track record of leading successful advertising campaigns.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with copywriters for B2B advertising campaigns.
• Lead and oversee creative projects from inception to delivery.
• Mentor designers and ensure efficient team function.

Skills

Conceptual skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Company description

Publicis Pro is an integrated B2B marketing agency that exists to find the extraordinary in every business and tell the world about it. Our approach brings together strategy, creative, influence and commerce to move markets, create remarkable brands, shape decisions, and connect the sales journey.

Extraordinary work can only be done by extraordinary people – so we’re committed to building an agency environment where remarkable talent can flourish and grow.

The results of our efforts? We’ve got multiple ‘Best Place to Work’ awards under our belt, plus one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Publicis Pro is a singular agency environment that combines deep care for our work with deep care for our people – and we’re always on the lookout for extraordinary new talent.

Our Commitment

Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis Pro. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Overview

• Collaborate with existing copywriters to develop and execute innovative concepts for B2B advertising campaigns.
• Lead and oversee creative projects from inception through to final delivery working closely with our design team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Present creative concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor designers and provide guidance to ensure the creative team functions efficiently.
• Work closely with account management to understand client needs and contribute to strategic planning.
• Ensure all creative outputs are consistent, innovative, and aligned with the agency's creative vision.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an art director role.
• Experience of B2B advertising is not essential, but preferable.
• Proven track record of leading successful advertising campaigns from concept to completion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and design excellence.

Qualifications

• Exceptional conceptual skills with the ability to generate big ideas that work across multiple touch points from OOH and film to social and digital assets.
• Strong collaborative skills, working with other creatives, strategy, client services and external production partners.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Ability to take concepts through to initial designs.

Additional information

Publicis Pro has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).