Senior Art Director - (m/f/d) MILAN - #53355

Creativity. Pure, simple, and effective.

As a Senior Art Director at M+C Saatchi Europe, creativity will be at the heart of everything we ask you to do. From insight to execution, you'll work on both local and global projects for a variety of clients, with a strong focus on digital and social campaigns. You'll demonstrate your ability to give every brand a distinctive visual identity and every idea the most effective channel and medium. You'll work closely with a Copywriter, collaborating with different teams depending on the project requirements. And because we're M+C Saatchi Europe, you'll also have the opportunity to work with international teams.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Here are a few more details.

THE ROLE

• Develop creative concepts from insight to execution.
• Deliver impactful 360° campaigns across digital, social, ATL, and BTL.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Creative Directors, and cross-functional teams.
• Create distinctive visual identities and engaging brand experiences.
• Lead projects through production, ensuring high-quality execution.
• Stay ahead of cultural trends, emerging platforms, and AI-driven creative tools.
• Present ideas confidently and contribute to a collaborative creative culture.
  
  

ABOUT YOU

• At least 5 years' experience, ideally within agencies with strong social or digital expertise.
• Professional proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
• The ability to develop 360° communication campaigns (ATL, BTL, digital, social, etc.) in line with strategic guidelines and creative briefs.
• Strong knowledge of the main social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok), including trends and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, as well as experience using AI tools. In short, you're an Adobe ninja and comfortable with the latest technologies for generating, editing, and producing content.
• The ability to manage every stage of a project, from concept development through to production, working closely with Creative Directors and content creators.
• Experience with production shoots, particularly for digital and social content.
• A curious mindset, always exploring new formats, creative languages, and out-of-the-box ideas.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently, with flexibility and autonomy.
  
  

Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): Employees of the Tertiary Sector – Distribution and Services (Contract Code: H011); Job Classification: Level 2; Starting Gross Annual Salary (RAL): €34,000

Applications will close on August 10, 2026. No recruiters please.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, ages, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and personal or social backgrounds, in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and anti-discrimination legislation.

Personal data will be processed solely for recruitment purposes in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable national data protection legislation.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

We are a creative solutions company deeply rooted in the diversity of European culture. We think globally, operate with a Pan-European mindset and act locally. Our team is our greatest strength, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity and impact. We prioritise ideas and are obsessed with production, crafting culture-led communication that transcends channels, ignites people’s passions, sparks meaningful connections around social issues and creates unforgettable stories that resonate across multiple touchpoints. By blending strategic thinking with creativity, we assemble teams exactly for the task at hand, driving maximum impact for our clients.

We are the world’s largest independent creative network, across 6 regions and 22 countries. We connect specialist expertise — powered by creativity, data and technology — to help build famous brands, solve the most complex business problems, and tackle society’s biggest challenges.

M+C Saatchi Group was founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle, Brutal Simplicity.