Art Director

Publicis Groupe; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World program

Wellness and benefits offerings

Job summary

Publicis Commerce in Chicago is seeking an Art Director to join our hybrid team. You will collaborate with client leadership, planning and creative groups to develop concepts aligned with brand goals and shopper marketing strategies.

The role supports the Senior Art Director across concept to production, contributing to compelling visuals, typography and brand storytelling while maintaining a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in shopper marketing or retailer promotions.
• Proficiency in Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong portfolio showing design, color balance, photography, logo and typography skills.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client Leadership and Creative teams to develop concepts meeting objectives.
• Develop understanding of Shopper Marketing discipline.
• Assist Senior Art Director in all aspects from concept to production.
• Engage in new business presentations and spec work for potential clients.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Portfolio development

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Company description

About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy.

Overview

We’re looking for an Art Director.

Candidates must reside in a commutable distance to our Chicago, Rogers, AR or New York office for a hybrid work schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Client Leadership, Strategic Planning and Creative teams to develop concepts that meet predetermined objectives and strategies
• Develop an understanding of the Shopper Marketing discipline
• Assist Senior Art Director in all aspects of creative execution, from initial concepts through production phase
• Engage in new business presentations and spec work for potential clients
  All other duties as assigned by Associate Creative Director

SKILL SETS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably agency experience in shopper marketing or retailer promotions
• Proficiency in applicable Mac software programs, including Adobe Creative Suite
• A well-rounded portfolio of conceptual work, with strong design, color balance, photography, logo and typography skills
• Self-starter personality with enthusiastic, “can do” attitude in accepting work/new challenges
• Effective interpersonal skills, working well across functions
• Conscientious work ethic
• High level of organization, attention to detail and innovation

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.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Publicis Commerce 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: USD $66,120.00 - USD $91,350.00/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. 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 11/7/2026.