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Publicis Groupe Creative Director in New York, New York
Company description
Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers.
By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways.
No more guesswork. No more waste. Just content that works, working a lot harder.
Overview
We need a Creative Director who can do both the dazzling and the dependable, someone who knows how to balance the ‘Creative’ and the ‘Director’ in their title. Yes, you’ll lead marquee accounts, pitch bold campaigns, and bring home awards, but you’ll also elevate the everyday work, the essential, the consistent, the work that keeps the business running.
You’ll manage clients, inspire teams, and partner across disciplines to push creative forward. From YouTube series and Twitch events to digital experiences and community activations, your ideas will make noise and make sense.
This isn’t just about glory. It’s about craft. About knowing that every piece of work, big or small, is a chance to build the brand. This role may also include conception, creating, capturing and even appearing in social content for our clients.
If you believe creative excellence should live in every brief, not just the ones that win awards, then maybe you’re the one.
Responsibilities
Champion bold, intelligent creative that works in the real world
Pitch and sell big, brave ideas to clients and prospects
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing creative team
Direct integrated campaigns across digital, video, social, and experiential
Guide strategic use of emerging tools (including AI) in storytelling and production
Oversee client relationships and lead key meetings and presentations
Balance quality, timing, and budget with strategic precision
Foster a strong, collaborative, and inclusive creative culture
Uphold creative standards that reflect both agency and brand values
Keep a sharp eye on trends, competitors, and cultural moments
Lead the strategic adoption of AI technologies across creative and production teams, driving innovation, optimizing workflows, and ensuring responsible, forward-thinking use of emerging tools in storytelling and campaign development
Managerial Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and grow exceptional creative talent
Oversee daily operations and workflow across teams
Deliver clear and timely feedback through regular performance reviews
Manage disciplinary action in accordance with company policy
Qualifications
A portfolio of unforgettable work across media, especially social
Proven ability to lead teams and build brands
Strong command of storytelling, concepting, and design
Experience managing complex, multi-touch campaigns
Mastery of typography, layout, and logo design
Skill with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and modern creative tools
Passion for craft, curiosity for new tech, and zero tolerance for mediocrity
Experience in medical marketing or regulated industries (a plus)
The ability to listen, collaborate, and lead without ego
Clear, persuasive communication, written, verbal, and visual
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a creative or communication field
Location & Commitments
Full time, hybrid role, with 3+ days per week in-office
Occasional travel for client meetings and production
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
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 .
Compensation Range: $129,485 - $207,324 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 6/1/2026.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.