Our team is looking for a full-time Design Director to support Publicis Groupe’s Global Marketing practice, with a specific focus on driving new business growth. This role is instrumental in winning key revenue opportunities by designing world-class visual presentations and immersive meeting experiences for the world's largest brands.
We are looking for a passionate hybrid creative with a sharp, strategic mindset who can translate complex briefs into high-stakes creative that inspires both leadership and prospective clients. The ideal candidate prioritizes the fast-paced demands of new business, valuing both speed and quality without sacrificing either.
Pitch Leadership: Lead the design and creation of high-level PowerPoint templates and full-scale presentations for major pitches.-
Pitch Theater & Experiences: Concept and create pitch theater and strategic experiential elements for meetings with top-tier brands to ensure a best-in-class environment.
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Executive Partnership: Partner directly with new business teams, executives, and global leadership to develop winning design concepts for the most significant global and regional pitches.
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Multichannel Collateral: Concept and create bespoke print materials and digital collateral specifically tailored for high-profile pitches and programs.
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Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a dedicated designer assigned to support your workflows.
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Workflow Innovation: Assist in building new approaches to design work and ideation workflows, including the use of AI to save time during intense pitch cycles.
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Brand Quality: Act as a champion of brand standards and maintain the elite graphic aesthetic and quality required for Publicis' new business efforts.
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Deadline Management: Efficiently manage and execute multiple high-priority projects at once to meet strict pitch deadlines.
Experience: 10+ years of design experience, with a strong background working with new business teams; agency experience is preferred.-
Management: Prior experience managing others is a significant plus.
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Portfolio: A portfolio that highlights exceptional presentation work, layout design, and branding.
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Technical Mastery: Expert skills in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud.
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AI Proficiency: Familiarity with AI tools for image/video generation and ideation to drive efficiency in the creative process.
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Leadership Interaction: Ability to easily liaise with and present to leadership and executive teams based on verbal or written briefs.
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Flexibility: Impeccable attention to detail and a flexible schedule to accommodate the unique demands and hours of global pitch cycles.
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Travel: Open to travel as needed for key meetings and pitches.
Additional "Plus" Skills:
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Experience with Figma, XD, or Sketch.
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Familiarity with photography and video production.
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Proficiency in website creation, WordPress, or HTML/CSS.
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A passion for creativity in any additional outlet or hobby.
