Associate Creative Director, Art

Associate Creative DirectorThe Associate Creative Director (ACD) is responsible for leading the creative work that is produced on two or three accounts, depending on the account size. This leadership role includes assigning teams, inspiring those teams to consistently produce exceptional concepts and final work, and working closely with account management to ensure that our clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to their needs.ResponsibilitiesSpecifically, the ACD, ART has the following responsibilities:Creative/Hands-on Work (40%)Help develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insight and creative inspirationWork with ACD, Copy to produce standout and strategically focused concepts and campaignsTake on appropriate projects and own them, start to finishManage and work independently, under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projectsEstimate art hoursParticipate in client meetingsLead concept presentationsAttend market research as appropriateShare responsibility with planning to shape strategic brandingManagement (30%)Assign creative teams best suited for each project based on ability and workloadManage workloads to maximize productivity of the art team, ensuring that everyone is busy and billableWork closely with art, editorial and project management departments to ensure that deadlines and budgets are metProvide written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year (written when requested)Identify and Interview prospective creative candidatesLeadership (30%)Become the creative voice for your accountsDevelop good relationships with your clientsWork with account management to grow our business at existing clientsWork with creative management to address performance, workflow, and quality issues and develop long-range plans for the creative groupLead the creative teams in development of concepts and execution of all projectsAssure that all designers and creatives are trained and, where needed, mentored to maintain the standards and expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goalsDemonstrate to clients that you understand their products and marketing challenges and are responsive to the strategic and creative needsRepresent the agency at client meetings and social events as appropriateQualifications• 10+ years' agency experience• BA degree (Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts or related field preferred)• A proven track record of creative ability and judgment, successful client contact experience, the ability to work collaboratively with account management, excellent presentation skills, successful experience in managing creative teams and multiple accounts, and the commitment to go the extra mile in time and effort to produce the very best workAdditional InformationOur Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: USD $106,780.00 - USD $153,405.00/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 8/17/2026.