Junior Art Director (TeamDDB)

Overview

Must be located in Chicago and able to go into the office in accordance with our hybrid office model.

DDB Chicago is a communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works.

We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.

We are a global network of agencies who believe firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making spaces for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.

This position is Junior Art Director at Team DDB, an integrated organization consisting of nine agencies for one of the largest accounts in our network: the U.S. Army. The Junior Art Director will work partner with a Junior Copywriter.

The U.S. Army provides an enormous array of opportunities for young people who want to make a dent in the Universe, but misperceptions and functional barriers loom large. Team DDB’s ambition is to make the Army the most irresistible life choice for a diverse new generation.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop concepts that don't just meet the brief, but measure up to high creative standards. 
• Work daily with the creative lead to ensure all deliverables and deadlines are met within budget. 
• Explaining and supporting rationale for your work. 
• Work across all agency teams as appropriate to projects. 
• Support the agency culture of collaboration, positivity, excellence and creative problem-solving. 

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience 
• Can deliver solid, realistic campaign ideas with some consistency 
• Has some production experience and has developed ability to articulate a vision 
• Able to present creative ideas in client meetings with right support 
• Strong interpersonal relations and problem solving skills 
• Consistently displays a professional and positive service oriented demeanor 
• Ability to laugh at yourself, a fantastic sense of humor, and a friend to the agency 

Please let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.

DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.

This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.