Junior Art Director (temporary)

McCann; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Temporary contract

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Learning & development opportunities

23 annual leave days

Additional long weekends

Descripción de la vacante

McCann in Barcelona is seeking a Junior Art Director to join our Creative team, starting a career in design, branding, advertising, and visual storytelling. You will work with a Junior Copywriter and multidisciplinary teams to develop campaigns, brand identities, and digital experiences.

You will contribute to visual concepts, evolve brand universes, and translate insights into impactful visuals using Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, and AI tools.

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience in creative design, branding or agency environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Good proficiency in Figma and AI-powered design tools.
• Basic to intermediate video editing skills.
• Strong visual storytelling and brand storytelling abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Support development and execution of integrated creative campaigns across channels.
• Help build and evolve visual identity and brand systems for leading brands.
• Translate strategy and positioning into visual concepts and executions.
• Design assets for digital campaigns (landing pages, microsites, newsletters, display ads, GIFs).
• Prepare artwork for digital and traditional media formats.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Creative Directors, Strategists and production teams.
• Stay up to date with design trends, technologies, and AI applications.

Conocimientos

Creative design

Branding

Visual storytelling

Idea development

Client presentations

Video editing

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

AI-powered design tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

McCann is looking for a Junior Art Director to join our Creative team in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their creative career who is passionate about design, branding, advertising, and visual storytelling.

McCann is looking for a Junior Art Director to join our Creative team in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their creative career who is passionate about design, branding, advertising, and visual storytelling.

As a Junior Art Director, you will work alongside a Junior Copywriter and multidisciplinary teams to develop creative concepts, campaigns, and visual assets for a range of local and global clients. You will contribute to the creation and evolution of brand identities, marketing campaigns, and digital experiences, helping bring strategic ideas to life through compelling visual execution.

We are looking for a proactive, curious, and ambitious creative with strong design fundamentals, a passion for innovation, and a desire to grow within one of the world's leading creative networks.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns across multiple channels.
• Help build and evolve the visual identity and creative universe of leading brands.
• Translate strategic insights and brand positioning into impactful visual concepts and executions.
• Design assets for digital campaigns, including landing pages, microsites, newsletters, display advertising, and animated GIFs.
• Develop key visuals and campaign materials ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Create and refine visual content using Adobe Creative Suite and AI-powered design tools.
• Produce high-quality photo compositions and image editing using Photoshop.
• Prepare artwork for both digital and traditional media formats.
• Support the creation and editing of video content for digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Creative Directors, Strategists, Account teams, and Production specialists.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas and solutions.
• Stay up to date with design trends, emerging technologies, AI applications, and cultural developments.
• Contribute to client presentations and support the communication of creative ideas.

Who You Are

• 1-2 years of experience in creative design, ideally within branding, advertising, or creative agency environments.
• Passionate about creativity, design, branding, and visual communication.
• Strong ability to develop ideas, campaigns, and brand experiences with strategic thinking.
• Versatile across concept development, brand systems, visual design, final artwork, and client presentations.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and excellent aesthetic judgment.
• Experience presenting and defending creative work to internal teams and clients.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Good proficiency in Figma.
• Experience working with AI-powered creative and design tools.
• Basic to intermediate video editing skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow.
• Professional proficiency in English, Spanish, and Catalan.

Nice to Have

• Experience using AI tools within creative and design workflows.
• Experience in motion graphics, animation, or digital content production.
• Experience working on branded content projects or editorial-style campaigns.
• Strong awareness of cultural trends, visual storytelling, and emerging creative technologies.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Who We Are

At McCann, we believe that Truth Well Told has the power to shape culture and drive meaningful impact.

We are a global creative network built on bold thinking, human insight, and a deep understanding of how brands can play a meaningful role in people’s lives. Our teams bring together diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences, united by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared ambition to create work that matters.

We partner with some of the world's most iconic brands to deliver ideas that are creatively inspiring, strategically sound, and commercially effective.

At McCann, creativity is our craft, and people are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

• Temporary contract.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through our training platform.
• 23 working days of annual leave.
• 2 additional long weekends of your choice, 3 extra days off during Easter & 3 extra days off during Christmas.
• Your birthday off.
• The opportunity to join a leading multinational organization with a strong reputation for innovation, creativity, and large-scale projects.