Art director Jobs in Chicago, IL

Overview

How You'll Make an Impact

As an Art Director at Epsilon, you'll play a vital role in transforming client goals into visually impactful, digital-first brand experiences. You'll lead concept development and execute across multiple marketing channels-including web, mobile, audio, and video-while applying sound creative judgment and navigating moderately complex creative strategy for your clients. In this collaborative environment, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams such as Copywriters, Production Artists, Developers, Account Managers and Sales Directors, contributing to work that balances creativity with strategic performance.

Your ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and think strategically will position you as a key creative contributor. From concepting dynamic motion-enhanced visuals to supporting new business pitch presentations, your efforts will directly impact campaign performance and team success. With a proactive mindset and a strong understanding of creative tools and digital production processes, you'll help raise the creative bar while identifying ways to improve efficiency and execution-aligning your work with Epsilon's mission to deliver measurable, meaningful marketing experiences.

What You'll Achieve

• Develop leadership skills by owning client relationships and team projects while mentoring junior creatives
• Refine your time and project management abilities while balancing multiple deliverables across your client list and internal team projects
• Influence the evolution of creative processes and best practices
• Build trusted relationships and foster collaboration across disciplines
• Gain a deeper understanding of how data can be used to craft meaningful and impactful creative that drives customer actions

Who You Are

2-5 years of experience in an agency or in-house environment leading digital design

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects)

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Advertising, or Design preferred

Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.

Base Salary : $65,000 - $70,000

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Additional Information

When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together

Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Epsilon has a core set of 5 values that define our culture and guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We are seeking candidates that align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work :

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following :

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas : Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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