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Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett, we've become global leaders in four key commerce disciplines – Strategy & Analytics, Digital Commerce, Content & Experiences, and Retail Consultancy – that together form a United Commerce Ecosystem that provides all the expertise clients need to navigate the commerce marketing landscape. Our 800+ Martians across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia exist to drive growth for our people, our clients, and our communities all across the globe. In late 2024 Mars United Commerce became part of the Publicis Groupe.
About the role:
As a
Shopper Creative Art Director
at Mars United, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping creative concepts and bringing visually compelling, multi-channel shopper campaigns to life. Reporting to the Group Creative Director, you'll lead design thinking and execution across retail, POS, print, digital, social, and broadcast channels — ensuring work is strategically aligned, creatively bold, and flawlessly delivered.
This role balances creative vision with hands-on execution. You'll develop ideas, craft key visuals and layouts, oversee production, and guide design direction across campaigns that influence shoppers throughout the path to purchase. You'll collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and client teams, while mentoring junior creatives and contributing to a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and reinvention.
And while this role is for an Art Director, we're also open to applications from established creative teams (Art Director + Copywriter) who love working together and want to apply as a duo.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and develop creative concepts across fully integrated, multi-channel shopper campaigns
* Work closely with client services to ensure concepts are feasible in terms of cost, timing, and production
* Collaborate in brainstorming and ideation sessions, generating strong ideas alongside copywriters and creative partners
* Design and art direct campaigns across shopper retail, POS, print, OOH, digital, social, and broadcast media
* Craft visually compelling layouts, key visuals, storyboards, and presentations for clients and internal teams
* Apply a strong understanding of shopper ecosystems and path-to-purchase messaging
* Oversee production to ensure high-quality execution within agreed budgets and timelines
* Provide visual leadership across all executional media, ensuring consistency and craft
* Mentor and support junior team members, setting clear objectives and development plans
* Contribute to proposals and pitches, demonstrating creative excellence and strategic thinking
The Person we are looking for has:
* 4+ years' experience in art direction, with a strong creative foundation
* 1–2+ years' experience working in a creative agency environment
* A standout portfolio showcasing strong ideas, design craft, and visual storytelling
* A deep understanding of photography, typography, digital, social, and print media
* High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
* Confident presenting work and guiding clients through creative thinking
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects effectively
* Experience working on award-winning or highly regarded creative work is a bonus
* Open to collaboration — whether working independently or as part of a long-standing creative team
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a global network with access to industry-leading tools, flexible working options, and a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and growth. Plus, enjoy perks like wellbeing programs, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on world-class brands.
What we can offer:
Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
* A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.
* A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."
* Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.
* A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.
* A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.
* Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.
* Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.
* Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.
* Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.
* A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge:
* Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.
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