Associate Creative Director (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 Group in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead the art direction and shape the visual storytelling across global campaigns. You’ll mentor design teams and partner with Creative Directors to elevate craft and drive bold concepts.

In this role you’ll direct photography, illustration, video shoots, and production elements while collaborating with strategists, copy-focused ACDs, and producers to deliver unified campaigns that meet client

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in art direction/design in an advertising agency or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio across integrated campaigns and multiple channels.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Figma/Sketch.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and photography direction.
• Experience across digital, social, and traditional media.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and directing junior talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction and design vision across multiple accounts.
• Develop campaign concepts, mood boards, storyboards, and visual systems.
• Oversee junior and mid-level designers, elevating their craft.
• Contribute hands-on art direction and design across deliverables.
• Direct photography, illustration, video shoots and production elements.
• Collaborate with copy-focused AC Ds, strategists, and producers to align ideas.
• Work with account management to meet client objectives and brand strategy.
• Collaborate with external production partners to execute campaigns at a high level.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative design culture.
• Confidently present concepts and rationale to clients.

Skills

6–9 years experience in art direction

Integrated campaigns portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Figma/Sketch familiarity

Typography and layout knowledge

Digital, social and traditional media

Presentation and communication skills

Mentoring junior talent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

Job description

M+C Saatchi Group in New York is seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to lead the art direction and shape the visual storytelling across global campaigns. You’ll mentor design teams and partner with Creative Directors to elevate craft and drive bold concepts.

In this role you’ll direct photography, illustration, video shoots, and production elements while collaborating with strategists, copy-focused ACDs, and producers to deliver unified campaigns that meet client