Creative Director - Art job at MERGE World in Chicago, IL

Title: Creative Director - Art Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Merge Storytelling and Technology We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. Promote Health, Wellness & Happiness We are committed to promoting health, wellness and happiness in the world by partnering with purpose-driven clients in purpose-driven industries in healthcare, life science, and consumer products. Our deep vertical expertise and category insights stem from decade-long partnerships with our top clients. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. As a Creative Director - Art, you will… Work at a critical junction where brand strategy meets visual execution within a full-service advertising agency. This senior position is essential for maintaining client relationships, ensuring brand integrity, and driving measurable results through compelling creative campaigns. You will work with your Copy CD partner to ideate concepts, build brands, and execute layout designs for a variety of communications, both print and digital. You will create solutions that will have a business impact on our clients as well as a health impact on people. You will consistently create and inspire others to create award-winning, unexpected creative solutions for your clients. What you'll do Develop ideas for how brands and organizations can make a meaningful difference You will not only be overseeing creative work and providing constructive, actionable feedback, but also being a working member of the team Deliver presentations to clients, account and creative leads Gain thorough knowledge of brand goals, positioning, market and competitors. Continually develop practices and processes to inspire, innovate, and harness new ways of thinking with your direct reports Collaborate with the editorial team to complete and present work on time Remain current on industry trends, technology, and AI tools Have opportunities to lead new business pitches from insight-gathering to strategic/message development, concept creation, and preparation/presentation to clients What we're looking for 10-15 years of Art Direction experience within an advertising agency or creative department Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Arts and/or equivalent experience Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma An online portfolio showcasing your expertise in responsive web design, mobile apps, banner ads, and complex digital advertising campaigns. Your portfolio isn't just a showcase; it's a testament to your creative prowess Excellent presentation skills Strong attention to detail #LI-NT1 #LI-HYBRID At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed. MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $127,000 - $152,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. And here’s how we live our values at MERGE Ability. Mastering our craft Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset Humility. Collaborating for shared success MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!