Senior, Art Director

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Health coverage

401(k)

Professional development

Job summary

Epsilon in Chicago is seeking a Senior Art Director to drive the creative vision for digital-first brand experiences across web, mobile, audio, and video. You will lead concept development and guide cross-functional teams, delivering work that balances bold creativity with measurable performance.

The role requires mentoring, executive client relationships, and a track record of translating data into creative strategy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading complex digital design campaigns.
• Proven ability to connect creative concepts to business objectives and performance metrics.
• Mastery of translating briefs into engaging brand experiences.
• Strong leadership and project management across multi-channel campaigns.
• Experience presenting to C-suite and leading strategic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level creative team members, fostering skill development and maintaining brand consistency across deliverables.
• Own executive and cross-functional client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor and creative authority.
• Define and refine agency-wide creative processes, protocols, and production workflows to scale quality and efficiency.
• Lead creative direction for new business pitches and partner with account teams to drive organic expansion within existing accounts.
• Translate complex data analytics and performance insights into strategic creative iterations that drive customer action and campaign performance.
• Bridge the gap between design and technology by driving the integration of internal platforms, dynamic creative optimization (DCO), and emerging ad tech into daily workflows.

Skills

Creative leadership

Executive client relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Pitch presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, Design, or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Motion graphics

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Description

Overview

As a Senior Art Director at Epsilon, you will drive the creative vision and execution of visually impactful, digital-first brand experiences that align with complex client business goals. You will lead end-to-end concept development across multiple marketing channels including web, mobile, audio, and video while setting high standards for creative strategy and design excellence. In this highly collaborative role, you will direct and partner closely with cross-functional teams such as Copywriters, Motion Designers, Developers, Account Managers, and Sales Directors, delivering work that seamlessly balances bold creativity with measurable performance.

Your ability to articulate complex creative strategies, build trusted executive-level client relationships, and mentor junior talent will make you a vital team leader. From spearheading dynamic, motion-enhanced campaigns to leading creative direction for high-stakes pitch presentations, your strategic decisions will directly influence campaign ROI, organic account growth, and business expansion. Demonstrating deep expertise in creative tools, production pipelines, and ad tech platforms, you will establish operational efficiencies and elevate the overall creative quality across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level creative team members, fostering skill development and maintaining brand consistency across deliverables.
• Own executive and cross-functional client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor and creative authority.
• Define and refine agency-wide creative processes, protocols, and production workflows to scale quality and efficiency.
• Lead creative direction for new business pitches and partner with account teams to drive organic expansion within existing accounts.
• Translate complex data analytics and performance insights into strategic creative iterations that drive customer action and campaign performance.
• Bridge the gap between design and technology by driving the integration of internal platforms, dynamic creative optimization (DCO), and emerging ad tech into daily workflows.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring with you:

• 6+ years of experience in an agency or in-house environment leading complex digital design and multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven track record of connecting creative concepts directly to core business objectives and performance metrics.
• Mastery in translating complex briefs into highly engaging interactive and personalized brand experiences.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to guide projects from strategy through final delivery.
• Exceptional presentation and persuasion skills with extensive experience leading pitches and strategic reviews for C-suite collaborators.
• Deep technical expertise across creative tools, development capabilities, and modern digital production pipelines.
• Proficiency in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere)
  • Figma (UI/UX layout, design systems, interactive prototyping)
  • Advanced Motion Graphics (animation, storyboarding, dynamic visual storytelling)
  • Microsoft 365 & Collaboration Tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel independently for client pitch presentations, strategic workshops, and production shoots as needed.
• Willingness to travel with a Creative Manager or Director for occasional client meetings (solo travel may apply)

Why you might stand out from other talent:

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• A portfolio showcasing high-level critical thinking, innovative digital concepts, and executive-level visual finish.
• Extensive experience with data-driven creative execution, dynamic creative optimization (DCO), and personalized digital marketing campaigns.
• Demonstrated success in establishing long-term, trusted client partnerships and mentoring creative staff.
• Forward-thinking creative vision with a strong grasp of emerging design trends, generative AI workflows, and digital media technologies.

Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.

Additional Information

When you join Epsilon, we’ll create something EPIC together.We’re a global leader in data and identity, with deep expertise in digital media, clean rooms, customer data platforms, loyalty and marketing services. Positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon helps brands deliver personalized experiences at scale and build lasting customer relationships by unlocking the full potential of data and identity. Epsilon operates in 30+ countries across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, with more than 8,000 employees.

Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC:

Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon

Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog

Epsilon has five values that define our culture and guide us as we create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We seek candidates who align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work:

• Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing.
• Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential.
• Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes.
• Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging.
• Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to:

• Time to recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays, paid sick time
• Family well-being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Extra perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants who need accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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Compensation Range: USD $67,800.00 - USD $126,000.00/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 10/6/2026.