Position Summary
We are looking for a visionary Creative Director - Art who can lead the visual and artistic identity of innovative projects for a wide range of clients. The ideal candidate has a strong background in design and art direction, with the ability to transform conceptual ideas into extraordinary visual executions, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary creative teams. This role will be responsible for overseeing and directing the art team, maintaining high-quality standards, and delivering creative solutions that align with the client's brand values and objectives.
Key Responsibilities Lead the creative vision of projects from concept to execution, with a particular focus on visual aspects and artistic identity.Collaborate closely with the creative team (Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Art Directors) to develop original and innovative concepts for advertising campaigns, branding, and digital projects.Oversee the work of the art team, providing constructive feedback and ensuring visual solutions are consistent with the client's brand identity.Maintain constant interaction with clients, participating in briefings, presentations, and offering strategic solutions that meet their needs.Coordinate the creative process with external vendors, photographers, illustrators, and production houses, ensuring top-quality visual content.Manage and develop the art direction team, fostering professional growth and creative innovation.Stay updated on design trends, emerging technologies, and new creative tools to ensure cutting-edge solutions. Desired Skills & Experience Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in art direction or similar roles, with at least 3 years in a Creative Director position.Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with animation or 3D modeling tools.Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in developing successful multi-channel campaigns and branding projects.Creativity & Leadership: Outstanding creative leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate a team of professionals.Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both in presenting ideas to clients and collaborating internally with creative and management teams.Problem Solving: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Proficient knowledge of English and Italian. About us
McCann Worldgroup is a global marketing company where creativity is at the center and professionals, present in over 100 countries, are united by a common mission: "We help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives". Our work helps brands become part of the popular culture across the world and engage with consumers in their daily lives. We provide an unmatched combination of award-winning creativity, strategic insight, and innovation globally, regionally, and locally. Our strategic approach, evolved from our founding and enduring Truth Well Told philosophy, is built on our core belief that brand truths can serve as a catalyst for generating powerful ideas that succeed because they help brands to play a meaningful role in people's lives. Through our integrated world-class capabilities, McCann today helps our clients to drive their brand growth across disciplines, media platforms, technologies, languages, and geographical boundaries. We offer specific competencies integrated around clients' needs as:
Advertising & marketingIn-house studioIntegrated productionsBranding & designPR & influenceAddressableMedia strategy & buyingExperience & ShopperSocial content & activations
McCann's total marketing services capabilities are enhanced and magnified through its seamless collaboration with the other major worldwide communications networks that are part of the global McCann Worldgroup offering. The McCann Worldgroup network provides today's marketers with best-in-class strategic and creative services that help their brands play a meaningful role in people's lives and build their businesses. We have created some of the best-known and most iconic advertising campaigns of the last century. McCann Worldgroup has been awarded "Global Agency of the Year" by Adweek magazine, "Network of the Year" at Cannes Lions, Most Creatively Effective Group at the Effie Awards (for three consecutive years), "Global Network of the Year" by Campaign Magazine and "Network of The Year" at The Webby Awards (for two consecutive years).
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