Company Description

Saatchi & Saatchi has grown from a start-up advertising agency in London in 1970 to a global creative communications company with 114 offices in 67 countries and over 6500 employees. Saatchi & Saatchi is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group We are a full service, integrated communications network and we work with 6 of the top 10 and over half of the top 50 global advertisers. We’re in the business of getting people to fall in love with our clients’ products and services. We have an unshakeable spirit and unbeatable attitude that Nothing is Impossible, a concept we apply to all our clients and work. We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always. While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.

Job Description

The Finalizer is responsible for the artwork, photo editing and manipulation, and final production of work created within the agency, including (but not limited to) print, OOH, collateral pieces, web banners, online content, television storyboards, PowerPoint and keynote presentation decks, annual reports and internally produced documents and books.

Main Tasks

• Able to take the creative concepts through the final artwork by managing visual direction that works with overarching brand or campaign

• Photo and illustration editing and retouching, manipulation, and composting

• Final mechanical builds of creative concepts to match vendor and production specifications

• Work closely with fellow staff to implement direction and changes

• Quality control and troubleshooting as needed

• Works within departmental and agency best practices for file construction and storage

• Manual skills, such as mounting and trimming of presentation boards, book binding, wall wraps, and other tactile functions

• Knowledge of print and online medium and its requirement

• Well versed with all types of file formats

• Ability to follow through in delivering time-sensitive and fast paced advertising materials

• Sensitive to creative process, and able to work within creative mandates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a creative advertising agency or production firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design, or Advertising preferred

• Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and Powerpoint is required

• A proven track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical-thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations

• Able to work on multilingual artworks