Senior Digital Production Artist

Publicis Groupe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health coverage

Job summary

Epsilon, a leader in data and identity within Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Digital Production Artist to lead creative production across multi‑channel campaigns. You will manage projects, optimize workflows, and push automation and standardization to improve quality and speed.

You will collaborate with art directors, motion designers, developers, and account managers, owning key work streams and advancing team goals through hands‑on execution and tooling upgrades.

Qualifications

• 6+ years leading complex digital design and multi‑channel campaigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Expert in Digital Image processing (cropping, manipulation, retouching).
• Deep understanding of resolution/ DPI, raster vs. vector, font management and file weight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level creative team members, fostering skill development and maintaining brand consistency across deliverables.
• Understand and adhere to client brand guidelines, interact with designers, developers, account managers, and engineers to optimize and deliver all creative assets to spec.
• Elevate the Creative on accounts, discovering ways to optimize, automate and advance our creative.
• Define and refine agency-wide creative processes, protocols, and production workflows to scale quality and efficiency.
• Lead creative efficiencies for new and existing business partnering with account teams to drive scale and automation.
• Proactive prioritization & strong coordination of tasks across the Production team with clear directions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications/Advertising/Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion Graphics

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Description

See how Epsilon powers connected marketing by unlocking the full potential of data and identity.

Overview

As a Senior, Digital Production Artist at Epsilon, you will lead all aspects of creative production, including project management, scalable content operations, automation, and hands‑on creative execution. You will develop deep expertise in Epsilon’s proprietary software platforms to create, test, manage, and maintain creative content aligned with complex client business goals.

The Senior, Digital Production Artist collaborates closely with Art Directors, Motion Designers, Developers, and Account Managers to deliver work quickly and efficiently. You will lead process and workflow improvements by finding opportunities for automation, tool updates, and enhancements. Working under the direction of Production Managers and Creative Directors, you will own assigned work that advances Creative team goals and improves efficiency and quality through automation, standardization, and innovation. Drawing on deep expertise in creative tools and production pipelines, along with a keen eye for design, you will establish operational efficiencies and elevate 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.
• Understand and adhere to client brand guidelines, successfully interact with designers, developers, account managers, and engineers to optimize and deliver all creative assets to spec.
• Elevate the Creative on accounts, discovering ways to optimize, automate and advance our creative
• Define and refine agency-wide creative processes, protocols, and production workflows to scale quality and efficiency.
• Lead creative efficiencies for new and existing business partnering with account teams to drive scale and automation.
• Proactive prioritization & strong coordination of tasks shared across the Production team such as asset creation and content management updates providing clear directions to fellow teammates with a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an agency or in‑house environment leading complex digital design and multi‑channel campaigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, project management problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated ability to guide projects from design through final delivery.
• Expert in Digital Image processing (cropping, manipulation, and retouching) experience
• Ability to complete complex asset optimization, requiring a deep understanding of resolution/dpi, raster vs. vector, font management, file weight and other related digital imaging concepts
• Proven ability to work in a team environment who can give and take direction well
• Proficiency in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere)
  • Advanced Motion Graphics (animation, dynamic visual storytelling)
  • Microsoft 365 & Collaboration Tools (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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 layouts, and executive-level visual finish.
• 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.
• Video/sound editing experience
• HTML/CSS/JS development experience

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. #LI-TG1

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 10/13/2026.