Overview Join to apply for the Senior art director - Luxury & Fashion role at Dentsu Creative Italy. Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, business and society. Established in 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions. We are looking for a Senior Art Director for our Fashion & Luxury unit Thorns in Milan, with a strong visual sensibility, a passion for social and video-first creativity, and a proven ability to translate ideas into impactful campaigns and high-quality executions. This role requires a conceptual thinker who can oversee all phases of a project, from ideation to production, including shoots and content creation for digital platforms. You will work within Thorns, our fashion and luxury vertical, helping shape the creative direction for major brands. You’ll be responsible for developing standout concepts, crafting visual languages, and guiding multidisciplinary teams through delivery, with a focus on social media, video content, and integrated campaigns. Responsibilities Lead Concept Development : Ideate and develop creative platforms and visual narratives that are bold, relevant, and aligned with brand strategy. Drive Social Content Creation : Design and oversee the production of assets for social platforms, digital campaigns, video formats, and paid media with a focus on innovation and storytelling. Manage Production Pipeline : Supervise all phases of production — including pre-prod, shooting, and post — collaborating with photographers, directors, editors, and internal resources. Coordinate with Teams : Collaborate with copywriters, designers, strategists, and producers, while occasionally coordinating junior creatives and external partners to ensure cohesive output. Maintain Brand Consistency : Uphold and evolve brand visual identity across all touchpoints, especially in fast-moving environments like social. Client Collaboration : Present ideas with clarity and confidence to both internal stakeholders and clients, contributing to strategic and creative conversations. Stay Culturally Sharp : Monitor emerging trends in fashion, digital culture, design, and technology to keep our work fresh and forward-thinking. Qualifications Experience : 5 years in creative roles, experience exclusively with fashion, luxury, or lifestyle clients. Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Visual Communication, Design, Art Direction, or related field. Visual Sensibility : Strong aesthetic eye with proven experience in crafting content. Strategic & Creative Mindset : Ability to think conceptually, translating brand strategy into compelling creative ideas. Leadership & Collaboration : Team player who knows how to inspire, mentor, and occasionally manage other creatives and freelancers. Production Know-how : Solid understanding of shooting processes, art buying, and post-production workflows. Digital Fluency : Master of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, CapCut and Ai tool. Languages : Fluent in Italian and highly proficient in English (spoken and written). Working with us Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behaviour. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless. Our Values We believe our work can only resonate in the modern world if the people behind it reflect the modern work. We can only be truly relevant when we create a truly inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That means – we are tough on the work but gentle with each other. We lead with empathy and are always listening and always learning. We support each other, we cheer for each other, we win together. We celebrate difference as the only way to make the work that makes a difference. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Advertising Industries Advertising Services J-18808-Ljbffr