Art Director
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
DSplus is a Saatchi & Saatchi company. It was created 14 years ago around the idea of a Digital Salesperson who leads a customer through the entire lifecycle of their automobile ownership journey.
Our clients are Toyota Motor North America and Toyota & Lexus Dealerships across the country. DSplus is also proud to be an Agency of Record for Southeast Toyota Distributors the worlds largest independent distributor of Toyotas.
Our mission is to merge the world-class branding efforts of our mothership Saatchi & Saatchi with the retail needs of our Dealerships. The result: an end-to-end customer experience that personifies the quality and integrity of the Toyota brand and helps sell more cars.
DSplus employs a powerful data-driven integrated messaging platform that works across the sales and service lifecycle. This cross-tier cross-channel system is fueled by the perfect mix of Artificial Intelligence insightful media strategies and stunning high-performance creative. Always aligned to the Toyota brand and to each clients unique value proposition the system delivers sharp business resultswhile reaching the right target with the right message at the right time.
Over the years DSplus has grown from a three-person start-up to a diverse agile team of 45 who dream big solve tough problems and have fun at work.
Our culture values authenticity transparency and collaboration while setting the bar high in the work we do. At DSplus we recognize and reward success always putting our employees first.
If you bring inventive thinking boundless enthusiasm and tireless energywith a passion for client service that fuels us into the future this might be just the fit.
Come join us.
Were looking for an Art Director who can move fluidly between big-picture concepting and
hands-on this agency role youll develop and design monthly content across
digital and social platforms for leading automotive clients. Youll thrive in a fast-paced
collaborative environment where ideas need to be fresh smart and scalable. And where getting
work out the door at the highest standard is just as important as the spark that starts it.
Concept design and execute monthly social and digital campaigns for automotive clients
from always-on content to larger integrated initiatives.
Collaborate with copywriters creative directors strategists account leads and producers to
bring ideas to life across multiple platforms and formats.
Direct and design assets across static motion video and emerging digital channels
ensuring every piece is polished and on-brand.
Push creative thinking while balancing efficiency and consistency within high-volume
content cycles.
Present ideas internally and externally with clarity and confidence translating creative
rationale into business impact.
Stay ahead of cultural digital and social trends to keep work relevant and resonant in the
automotive space.
Provide guidance and inspiration to junior designers fostering craft and best practices in
execution.
57 years of agency or in-house creative experience with a strong focus on digital and social.
Proven automotive experience dealership brand or aftermarket with an understanding of
category nuances.
Portfolio showcasing both conceptual strength and executional craft across digital and social
platforms.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator After Effects) and Figma;
motion/video editing skills strongly preferred.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail and creative integrity.
Strong presentation and communication skills comfortable with clients and internal leadership.
A proactive collaborative mindset with a passion for making work thats smart beautiful and
effective.
Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were 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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Publicis Media is one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40], alongside Publicis Communications, Publicis.Sapient and Publicis Healthcare. Led by Steve King, CEO, Publicis Media is powered by its five global brands, Starcom, Zenith, Spark ... View more