ACD, Art - Lead Bold Visual Campaigns

M+C Saatchi UK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

M+C Saatchi UK is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead and shape our creative output. You will balance hands-on concepting with team leadership, mentoring designers and art directors, and partnering with copy, strategy, and account teams to deliver bold, visually stunning campaigns.

The role emphasizes leadership across digital, social, broadcast, and print, with responsibility for inspiring teams and driving exceptional visual storytelling. Strong portfolio required.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in art direction/design within an advertising agency or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma and Sketch.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction and design vision across multiple accounts.
• Generate campaign concepts, mood boards, storyboards, style frames, and visual systems.
• Inspire and mentor junior and mid-level art directors/designers.
• Present concepts and design rationale to clients.
• Collaborate with copy, strategy, and production partners.

Skills

Art direction

Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

M+C Saatchi UK is seeking an Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead and shape our creative output. You will balance hands-on concepting with team leadership, mentoring designers and art directors, and partnering with copy, strategy, and account teams to deliver bold, visually stunning campaigns.

The role emphasizes leadership across digital, social, broadcast, and print, with responsibility for inspiring teams and driving exceptional visual storytelling. Strong portfolio required.