Senior Art Director

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu Creative operates in over [21] markets worldwide with more than [2,200] dedicated specialists. Bringing together our Japanese heritage in craft, data and technology, and our deep understanding of media and contemporary culture, Dentsu Creative is a new global creative agency. Born in Japan, raised in a digital world. We help transform brands and business through the power of Modern Creativity: which creates culture, changes society and invents the future and is accelerated by our deep specialist expertise in digital experience, earned attention and entertainment.

Operating in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists and partnering with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers our collective vision is to be at the forefront of people-centred transformations that shape society.

What your typical day will look like:

As a Senior Art Director, you’ll be working closely with a copywriter to conceptualize, develop, and execute the visual components of advertising campaigns, ensuring a cohesive and impactful creative output across multiple media platforms for clients. You will also be responsible for understanding client goals and overseeing project strategy from concept to completion, leveraging your knowledge of emerging technologies to deliver innovative, cross-channel solutions that meet their evolving needs.

Core responsibilities include:

• Creative Concept Development
  Interpret creative briefs and collaborate with copywriters to develop integrated, visually compelling concepts that align with client objectives and resonate emotionally with target audiences.
• Client & Team Engagement
  Present ideas in a captivating manner while actively engaging with colleagues and clients, using empathy and insight to understand and address their needs effectively.
• Design Execution & Quality Assurance
  Produce high-impact, visually stunning designs while ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to brand and creative standards throughout the process.
• Innovation & Industry Awareness
  Stay up to date with design trends, pop culture, and technology to inject fresh, innovative ideas into creative work, demonstrating passion and dedication to excellence.

A bit about you:

• Educational Background & Experience
  Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Media, or related fields, with proven experience as a Digital Art Director or similar role supported by a strong design portfolio.
•  Creative & Conceptual Skills
  Demonstrates a passion for creativity, strong visual conceptualization, and the ability to develop innovative ideas that go beyond machine-generated outputs, grounded in consumer trends and cultural insights.
• Technical Proficiency
  Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools, with a solid understanding of digital production processes and through-the-line conceptualization.
• Project & Industry Awareness
  Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with excellent project management skills and a keen awareness of design trends, materials, techniques, and evolving technologies.

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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