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Art Director

Saatchi US
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Company Description

At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.

Overview

Overview

Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles is seeking a conceptually driven Art Director who believes in the power of creativity to move people and businesses forward. This role is for a visual storyteller who thrives on big ideas, craft excellence, and collaboration. You’ll partner closely with Copywriters, Designers, Strategists, and Producers to develop breakthrough creative across integrated campaigns.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, culturally attuned, and passionate about creating work that resonates emotionally and drives impact.

This role need to be local to the Los Angeles area. We are in office on a hybrid work week.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Concept and execute innovative creative ideas across integrated campaigns including film, digital, social, print, OOH, and experiential
  • Partner with Copywriters and Creative Directors to develop compelling campaign concepts and visual systems
  • Translate strategic briefs into powerful visual storytelling that aligns with brand voice and objectives
  • Create and present mood boards, storyboards, layouts, and visual directions to internal teams and clients
  • Oversee and maintain visual quality and craft across all stages of production
  • Collaborate with Designers, Producers, Editors, and external partners to ensure creative excellence
  • Stay current on cultural trends, emerging technologies, and visual storytelling techniques
  • Present creative work clearly and confidently, articulating rationale and intent
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and creatively ambitious team culture

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in an Art Director role, preferably at a creative or advertising agency
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptually driven, visually compelling campaign work across multiple channels
  • Exceptional sense of design, typography, composition, and visual storytelling
  • Experience developing integrated campaigns from concept through production
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • High level of craft and attention to detail

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $87,696.00 Annually - $$90,000.00 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 June 1, 2026.

Salary : $87,696 - $90,000

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