Job title: Junior Art Director
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Who We Are
Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is a creative agency with offices in Dublin, New York, London, Tokyo, São Paulo and Australia/New Zealand. From integrated communications and experience innovation to business design, we exist to create a radically unique answer every time for our clients – and in doing so, build and sustain the most influential brands of the 21st century through creativity. Droga5 was founded in 2006 and has been recognized as Agency of the Year more than 25 times and was named both Ad Age and Adweek’s Agency of the Decade (2010–2019). Visit Droga5.ie or @droga5 on all social platforms to get to know us better.
Creative @ Droga5
Creatives join Droga5 to do the best work of their careers - work that moves people and creates a positive impact on society, from a deep laugh to a shift in cultural norms. We’re always ambitious, infiltrating culture and changing minds. Our work is set apart by its point of view, and we know we’re only as good as the last piece of work that went out the door.
We’re a generous department who help each other, learn from each other, and respect each other. We know we’re at our best when everyone here is supportive of one another. About the work and our people, we care more.
Job Summary
The Art Director’s currency is inventiveness, hard work and enthusiasm. What we most need from the Art Director is a large volume of ideas, quickly, that are connected to culture and surprise us with the new and the different. They eager, curious, positive and willing to learn from everyone around them.
In this role, you will collaborate with copywriters, other art directors, and designers to develop compelling ideas across a range of formats — including digital ads, social media, brand campaigns, and long-form content. You will contribute fresh ideas in brainstorming sessions, help bring brand voices to life, and support the team in delivering work that is both strategically sound and creatively bold.
Job Responsibilities
Develop a range of ideas in a short amount of time and refine and self-edit work along the way
Knows how to package up their ideas in ways that are clear, concise and buyable
Can think and create in platforms and think beyond traditional advertising solutions
Is a student of creative trends and best practices in advertising, culture, media and social.
Brings other interests and knowledge to the job (filmmakers, influencers, designers, etc…)
Pull visual references and create comps quickly to translate ideas into compelling client presentations
Establish art direction, style and tone for brand campaigns across all channels
Begins to contribute to all facets of productions
Work with all disciplines to deliver projects of creative excellence on time
Can take feedback and incorporate it
Begins to understand the needs of clients and clients’ business
Is willing to help out with whatever is asked of them, with a good attitude
Is an accountable partner and collaborator across D5 Dublin, Song Ireland, D5 Global and Song global.
Basic Qualifications
Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and executions
Preferred Qualifications
Strong skills in Google suite, GenAI tools, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Collaborative, passionate and self-motivated
Familiar with the major social platforms and the creative output requirements for each
Presentation and public speaking skills
Strong organizational skills to work efficiently and effectively in both personal time management and ability to extend such practices across a team
Ability to multitask, manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
