
Art Director Job at Publicis Groupe in Birmingham
Publicis Groupe, Birmingham, MI, United States
Company description
Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.
Overview
We are looking for a conceptual and craft‑oriented Art Director with experience and/or a stellar portfolio. We strive to give our clients our best and we seek the same – someone who has brilliant design aesthetics and skills in all aspects of advertising marketing from concept through delivery. We love diverse, collaborative, authentic people, enthusiastic about solving problems. Razorfish offers a great career path and growth potential for someone with drive to take charge of their career and grow with the company. The Art Director should be highly collaborative and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, working alongside all teams predominantly on large consumer brands, from account teams and strategy to creative, creating national cross media marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities
Support creative projects from brief through execution as an active member of the Creative team.
Translate established creative direction into conceptual ideas and high‑quality visual executions .
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and concept development alongside the broader creative team.
Create and assist with the production of digital assets, maintaining a strong standard of craft and detail.
Work against a creative brief to develop thoughtful, on‑brand solutions.
Assist creative leads with research, presentations, and internal reviews as needed.
Present work internally and incorporate feedback thoughtfully and professionally.
Maintain high quality and consistency across all creative deliverables.
Stay current on design, advertising, and industry trends.
Be receptive to constructive feedback and demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve.
Participate in team and community‑building initiatives that support creative culture.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Advertising, or equivalent portfolio school experience
1–3 years of art direction experience within an advertising or marketing agency
Proficiency in Figma and PowerPoint for digital design and creative presentations
Strong design eye with attention to layout, visual hierarchy, and typography
Experience using generative AI image tools for visual ideation; motion design skills are a plus
Portfolio demonstrating strong art direction and conceptual thinking
Solid understanding of the digital advertising landscape, including online campaigns, mobile experiences, and social platforms
Additional information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $66,120.00 - $87,000.00 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/10/26.
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