Art Director

This role sits within the creative team at MKTG Sports + Entertainment and reports to the Associate Creative Director. The designer conceives and implements design concepts and strategies across digital, social and print mediums, overseeing them through to completion. The position works closely with the wider creative team, the Project Manager and cross-functional partners, and includes mentoring junior members of the team.

It is a hybrid role that also supports new business presentations with visual storytelling and presentation decks.

• Conceive and implement design concepts and strategies in various digital mediums and oversee them to completion
• Assist the creative team to quickly create compelling visuals, from initial comps to final assets for digital, social and print
• Support new business presentations with visual storytelling, the creation of mock-ups and the development of presentation decks
• Work within brand guidelines while challenging convention to elevate creative solutions
• Motivate, inspire and mentor junior members of the team
• Align with the Project Manager to prepare budget estimates for client projects
• Actively seek out inspiration and cultural and industry trends to ensure concepts remain fresh and relevant
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring on-time delivery and accurate execution against creative briefs

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar agency or other creative team environment
• Portfolio of thoughtful work demonstrating conceptual abilities and design execution skills
• Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Adobe In Design
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and comfort with presentation design
• Knowledge and application of colour theory, typography and design principles
• Knowledge of AI as a tool to enhance creative thinking and efficiency, not as a substitute for it
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time constraints, plus excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Eagerness to continue evolving your skillset and expand capabilities as a well-rounded designer
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage projects independently
• Welcomes feedback as an opportunity to grow

• Experience in 3D rendering software such as Blender, Maya or Cinema 4D
• Knowledge of and genuine interest in a variety of sports, athletes and sports culture

Hybrid working: employees who live within a commutable distance of a hub office — currently Chicago, Metro Detroit, Los Angeles and New York City — are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles) Dentsu may designate other hub offices at any time Employees who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs Regardless of work location, employees are expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the company and clients, which may include attendance in an office

• Flexible holiday package starting at 20 days
• Corporate discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave