Senior Art Director - Saucony

Wolverine World Wide Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear company based in London is looking for a skilled Advertising Creative to create engaging designs and manage integrated marketing campaigns. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years of agency experience, and proficiency in design software. You'll collaborate with teams while maintaining a hybrid work model of three days in office and two remote. Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years advertising agency experience required.
• Proven ability to research and translate design trends into graphic concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop visually engaging ideas.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• Present creative concepts and designs internally.

Skills

Advertising agency experience

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Project management skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Current employees, please apply in Workday.

At Saucony, we exist for runners. Runners inspire us, bring us new ideas, force us to be better. They drive our design and engineering. They keep us competitive. They keep us hungry. They keep us honest. Whether it’s in a conference room or out on a lunchtime run, we’re constantly talking about and arguing about our sport, runners and the products that fuel them. We love our products and we run in everything we make. This focus and passion fuels us as we strive to create the best running shoes and apparel on the planet. We leave work each day knowing we’ve done everything to make runners’ lives just a little bit better.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees’ survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace.

Primary Duties

• Conceptualize and develop visually engaging ideas, and translate across various media (TV, Digital, Print, Branded Content, Social) ensuring that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, creativity, and brand consistency.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with creative team, cross-functional partners, and external partners, collaborating effectively to execute integrated marketing campaigns.
• Stay up-to-date of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices, integrating new techniques and approaches into our creative processes to maintain a competitive edge in the advertising landscape.
• Present creative concepts and designs internally, and incorporate feedback into the development process to ensure project success.
• Guide the activities of both internal and external creative partners and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in a manner that represents creative excellence.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, setting project timelines, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring that all deadlines are met, while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional creative work.
• Perform duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8-10 years advertising agency experience.
• Proven ability to research and translate design trends into graphic concepts.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong grasp of typography, layout, and visual communication techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts, strategies, and design decisions effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated ability to translate client briefs into impactful creative campaigns that drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent project and time management skills, and attention to detail while simultaneously managing multiple projects.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.