RAPP New York is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our award-winning Creative team.
WHO WE ARE:
We are RAPP - world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.
As aglobal, next-generation precision marketing agencywe leveragedata, creativity, technology, and empathyto foster client growth.We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual's needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.
We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.
HOW WE DO IT:
At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help tocreate value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it - ensuring we're able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.Part of Omnicom's Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.
YOUR ROLE:
RAPP is seeking a Senior Art Director who brings strong conceptual thinking, elevated design skills, and the ability to lead projects through flawless execution. In this role, you will drive the creative process, mentor junior team members, and collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and impactful campaigns. You will push boundaries, elevate creative work, and set the bar for design excellence with a focus on highly-polished craft and attention to detail.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Comprehension: Thoughtfully question briefs and help clarify objectives with an informed understanding of the client's business and the creative ask.
- Ideation: Self-start on ideation and lead brainstorming sessions with junior team members to inspire fresh, inclusive ideas.
- Craft & Execution: Consistently deliver polished, meticulously crafted designs that demonstrate mastery of typography, layout, and composition, with an emphasis on flawless execution across channels, especially digital and email.
- Iteration & Elevation: Provide multiple, well-considered solutions to creative challenges and push beyond the brief when appropriate.
- Directing & Managing: Manage your workflow effectively while mentoring and guiding junior team members to produce their best, most precise work.
- Storytelling & Selling: Confidently present your concepts and designs to internal teams and clients, articulating the strategy and creative vision behind the work.
- Business Contribution: Approach creative challenges with a business mindset, delivering work that drives results for both clients and the agency.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development of creative concepts and designs that align with client goals and strategies across multiple media platforms (digital, social, print, etc.), with particular strength in email design.
- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and other cross-functional team members to deliver cohesive, impactful campaigns.
- Translate strategic objectives into visually compelling and meticulously crafted designs that adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
- Present work to internal teams and clients with clarity and confidence, incorporating feedback as needed to refine the final product.
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies-i