Art Director
Arc Worldwide, Chicago, IL, United States
Company Description
Arc is the lead shopper and retail agency within Publicis Groupe. In an era of unprecedented disruption, where customers actively resist brands like never before, everything we do is in service of making your brand irresistible. We call it Irresistible Commerce. It starts by employing insights and data to uncover what’s standing in the way of growth, and then deploying irresistible creative solutions to build connected shopping experiences that are personal, valuable, and delightful for your customers. The results simultaneously drive brand sales and love, helping us become WARC’s #1 Specialty Retail Agency with groundbreaking work recognized by Adweek, ANA Reggie Awards and Effies.
Overview A strong mid‑level creative who brings speed, precision, and curiosity to executing within established brand systems while continuing to grow conceptually.
Responsibilities
Mid‑level agency experience with a strong foundation in design and production
Proven ability to work within brand systems and follow through to final delivery
Detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to grow conceptually
Qualifications
2+ years of progressive graphic communications experience necessary to produce effective and compelling design for all elements of the creative solution
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
Solid grasp of promotional marketing strategies and tactics
Emerging presentation and communication skills necessary to effectively manage workflow across teams and recommend improvements to existing processes
Analytical skills necessary to evaluate creative approach, and seek unexpected, original, and innovative ideas
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.
You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12‑month period.
Arc 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $66,120 - $91,350 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 application deadline for this job posting is 5/1/26.
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Overview A strong mid‑level creative who brings speed, precision, and curiosity to executing within established brand systems while continuing to grow conceptually.
Responsibilities
Mid‑level agency experience with a strong foundation in design and production
Proven ability to work within brand systems and follow through to final delivery
Detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to grow conceptually
Qualifications
2+ years of progressive graphic communications experience necessary to produce effective and compelling design for all elements of the creative solution
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
Solid grasp of promotional marketing strategies and tactics
Emerging presentation and communication skills necessary to effectively manage workflow across teams and recommend improvements to existing processes
Analytical skills necessary to evaluate creative approach, and seek unexpected, original, and innovative ideas
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.
You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12‑month period.
Arc 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $66,120 - $91,350 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 application deadline for this job posting is 5/1/26.
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