Overview

We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works. It means that the best idea is the one you never saw coming. The thing that catches you so off guard that you can‘t look away. And the only path to genuinely unexpected works is through creativity. Not just what passes for creativity because it answers a brief, looks the part and helps everyone sleep at night. But creativity that is foreign, surprising and interesting enough to cause jaws to drop and sales to soar. It’s having the fresh perspective and raw energy to bring something into the world that no one’s ever seen before. We’re talking about the courage to shake things up and maybe even tear a few things down. And knowing that what most would call the finish line is where the real work starts. We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first. They’re the soul of our agency. It takes amazing folks to make amazing work. That’s why we make sure everyone who comes through the door is as great as the people who are already here. It’s also why we constantly strive to build diverse teams where everyone brings something unique to the table. Because you can’t make the unexpected if you only work with the usual suspects. By bringing together diverse thinkers with different backgrounds and perspectives, we validate Bill Bernbach’s notion that an idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it. So, come be part of the magic.

DDB is looking for a Junior Art Director to join our team! You'll partner with a Jr Copywriter and work on a variety of brands across media channels.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop concepts that don't just meet the brief, but measure up to high creative standards.
• Work daily with the creative lead to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met within budget.
• Explaining and supporting rationale for your work.
• Work across all agency teams as appropriate to projects.
• Support the agency culture of collaboration, positivity, excellence and creative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience
• Can deliver solid, realistic campaign ideas with some consistency
• Has some production experience and has developed ability to articulate a vision
• Able to present creative ideas in client meetings with right support
• Strong interpersonal relations and problem solving skills
• Consistently displays a professional and positive service oriented demeanor
• Ability to laugh at yourself, a fantastic sense of humor, and a friend to the agency 

What we offer:

• Annual salary range: $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Time Off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Planning Assistance
• Stock Discounts
• Transit Discounts
• LinkedIn Learning Access
• Employee Assistance Programs

DDB is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and to review all of our job postings to minimize biased language. DDB New York does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.