Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Contract Senior Concept Designer

Overview

Publicis Sapient is seeking a talented Concept Designer / Art Director to join our growing creative team. This hybrid role combines imaginative concept development with early-stage art direction to bring bold, retail-focused campaigns to life across print, digital, and experiential media.

You will play a key role in defining visual identities, developing compelling concept artwork, and supporting the creative team to ensure visual consistency and creative excellence throughout all deliverables.

We’re looking for a visual storyteller — someone who blends creative vision with technical precision, comfortable both brainstorming original ideas and refining the work of others.

Please note: This is a contract role for a defined temporal term subject to possible extension.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Development

• Collaborate with the Art Director and Creative Director to define the visual tone, mood, and style of campaigns.
• Produce mock-ups and campaign assets in both 2D and 3D.

Concept & Ideation

• Translate written or verbal briefs into strong visual concepts and campaign toolkits.
• Contribute original ideas that elevate the creative narrative.

Style Consistency

• Support the Head of Art Direction in maintaining a cohesive look and feel across all materials.
• Develop and maintain visual style guides, art bibles, and reference documentation.

Research & Reference

• Gather visual references and conduct research to inform design decisions and strengthen visual storytelling.

Iteration & Feedback

• Refine designs based on direction and feedback from senior creatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure visual alignment across teams.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in creative brainstorms, design reviews, and cross-team workshops.
• Communicate ideas effectively through sketches, storyboards, and written notes.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while contributing to an open, innovative team culture.

Presentation & Delivery

• Create polished presentation materials, including concept boards, colour keys, and design sheets for internal reviews, pitches, and client presentations.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of experience as a Concept Artist, Visual Designer, or Art Director.
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept design, composition, lighting, and colour theory.
• Proven experience developing global toolkits and shopper marketing campaigns, including POS materials.
• Confident presenter with excellent verbal and written communication skills (English fluency required).
• Strong visual storytelling and design sensibility.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to respond constructively to feedback.
• Solid understanding of brand identity, typography, and layout design principles.
• Ability to clearly articulate and defend creative ideas.

Software Proficiency

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with Figma, After Effects, Blender, or Procreate (or equivalent).

Contract Details: Expectation for weekly hours for the duration of the contract.

This a full-time contract, please expect to work 40-hours per week for the duration of the contract.