Senior Art Director

At DDB, one of the market's leading Advertising Groups with 68 years of presence, we are looking for a nice and talented Senior Art Director that will be responsible for overseeing and developing the creative team, guiding the visual style, and ensuring a high level of quality, consistency, and innovation across all client deliverables. Senior Art Director actively participates in development and presentation of creative concepts, working closely with the Creative Director and the Account Director to ensure the effective execution of client communication strategies.Who are youAre you a senior creative leader who shapes powerful, strategically grounded visual ideas that elevate brands?Do you bring strong art direction across TV, digital, social, and print, ensuring a cohesive visual identity in every execution?Can you partner seamlessly with Creative, Strategy, and Client teams to turn concepts into high-impact work?Do you lead projects with clarity and aesthetic excellence, guiding teams toward innovative, polished creative output?Are you committed to continuous growth, creative rigor, and delivering standout visual solutions that move audiences and strengthen brands?What's your day-to-day Actively contributes to the creative ideation and visual direction of major campaigns.Collaborates closely with the Client Service and Planning teams to align creative output with business objectives.Translates strategic briefs into high-quality visual solutions.Participates in client presentations, clearly articulating the creative concept and the rationale behind proposed ideas.Leads, inspires, and develops creative team members (Art Directors, Designers, Copywriters).Keeps up-to-date with design trends and incorporates innovation into client work.Directs the team in establishing and maintaining the aesthetic direction of each project.Plans and monitors timelines and ensures deliverables are completed on schedule.Completes personal timesheets and ensures accurate timesheet reporting within the team.Responsible for the professional growth and development of the creative team.Ensures strategic and visual consistency across all client communication deliverables.Coordinates and oversees multiple projects, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and all work is delivered within scope and deadlines.Actively contributes to presenting the creative component during client pitches.Guides, supports, develops and evaluates members of the creative team.Participates actively in the development of the creative strategy alongside the Group Creative Director.You must have done this before. We do work for the best and want the best for them. We're looking for a Senior Art Director with 5+ years of experience who can demonstrate a strong blend of creativity, strategic visual thinking, and hands-on experience in design and art direction.As a Senior Art Director , we expect you to have:     Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field.5+ years of experience in a creative role.Previous experience as an Art Director or Creative Director within an advertising agency, design agency, or in-house creative team.Experience working on major campaigns (ATL/BTL/Digital).Proven ability and experience in leading and mentoring teams.Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.Excellent storytelling skills and confidence in presenting creative ideas to internal teams and clients.Ability to work quickly, consistently, and adaptively in demanding environments while maintaining high levels of creativity.Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative throughout all stages of production.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Desire to continuously evolve creative thinking and aesthetic approach by proposing fresh, bold ideas.Familiarity with modern AI creative platforms and ability to use them to accelerate creative production.Strategic thinking, understanding of brand positioning, and audience targeting.Team-oriented and highly collaborative.Professional fluency in English and confidence in presentations.Curiosity and commitment to staying informed about trends in the market, design, technology, and aesthetics.Above all, you are nice and talentedLet's break down what that means for us.Nice.You have a positive attitude, seeing the opportunity even in a problem. You have a winner's attitude and a "can do" mentality.You care not only about your job and your team but about the whole company. Everyone wants to collaborate with you. Long story short: company > your team > yourself.You are self-driven, but you also have the charisma to motivate the ones around you. You can connect those dots to create a big picture.Talented.You are talented in a way that you raise the bar for the whole team.Your work has real impact on the business of DDB and most importantly on your client's business. Impact doesn't translate into the volume of work you manage but is more about the quality of your outcome.Our founder Bill Bernbach once said, "Life is too short to sacrifice so much of it, to living with a bastard".Are you up for it? If yes, here's what we offer in return.Benefits SummaryWe offer the unique opportunity of playing an important role in a company that carries the wisdom of 68 years of history but is also agile enough to thrive in the digital economy. You will have the opportunity to work for some of the market's leading brands, in a workplace free of "divas" and politics.There's more:Competitive salary and benefitsContinuous hard and soft skills training and developmentCareer coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionallyOngoing strengths and skills-based evaluation processAn opportunity to develop your career through working for some of the market's leading brands, in a workplace free of "divas" and politicsAn inspiring workplaceA smooth onboarding experiencePossibility of partially hybrid working modelExcellent, modern, and dynamic working environment