Sr Director Experience / Creative Director

Sr Director Experience / Creative Director

Company Description: Publicis Sapient has been serving the digital transformation of businesses for over 30 years.
Our unique expertise, encapsulated in the acronym SPEED — Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data/AI — combined with our deep sector knowledge, enables us to co-create innovative products and experiences with our clients, focused on the value they deliver to their customers. Our agile, data-driven approach, leveraging the latest technologies, equips businesses to navigate change, placing digital and new ways of working at the core of their operations.

With over 21,000 employees across 50 offices worldwide, Publicis Sapient is the digital transformation arm of Publicis Groupe.

Job Description:

PORTFOLIO MANDATORY - With over 21,000 employees worldwide, including approximately 270 in France, Publicis Sapient is organized under the acronym SPEED (Strategy, Product, Experience, Engineering, and Data). The company leverages its expertise to help businesses successfully execute large-scale digital transformations (Carrefour, Sonepar, Lloyds,…) and design innovative digital products and services (Renault Plug-Inn, EnergySage).

The EXPERIENCE capability of Publicis Sapient consists of around forty consultants covering a large range of skills from Experience Strategy, Research and insights to Design crafts. In this role, you will lead creative initiatives, inspiring clients with impactful solutions that drive business success.

Your role will empower you to craft a compelling design vision and set the strategic direction, ensuring every project not only meets but exceeds expectations with innovative and high-quality solutions. From concept to completion, you’ll oversee creative processes and mentor the next generation of leaders, ensuring growth and excellence in every engagement. Collaborating with regional and global Experience leadership, you’ll enhance our creative service offerings, fostering innovation and strong business partnerships.

You’ll gain deep insights into client engagements, understanding their brands, products, and audiences. By balancing creativity with business objectives, you’ll provide clear guidance to teams, ensuring timely delivery of exceptional results within budget. As an experienced creative leader, you excel at:

• Leading commercial proposals to secure large-scale projects.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and creative excellence.
• Inspiring teams to deliver top-notch creative quality, meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Managing teams effectively, nurturing high performers while guiding those who need support.

Collaborating closely with Experience leadership, you stay ahead of industry trends and align team capabilities with future business needs.

Qualifications:

As a hands-on creative, this position is perfect for you if:

• You can propose, inspire, and lead ideas with conviction while driving the team forward.
• You embody the presence of a Creative Director, adept at pitching and selling innovative ideas.
• You have successfully completed digital projects (such as web apps, mobile applications, marketplaces, and e-commerce sites) and can embody a brand’s narrative.
• You thrive in managing both internal and external resources, overseeing the overall team by hiring, training, and developing team members.
• You have a professional/fluent level of French and English – that's a must.

Publicis Sapient is part of the Publicis Groupe ecosystem, a "Connecting Company" that operates in a "Power of One" mode, driven by a common goal to best serve our clients.

Additional Information:

Recruitment process: At each stage, you will be supported by your recruiter, who will organize the discussions, ensure follow-up, and share feedback from the team.

Why join us?

• A multicultural and international work environment.
• A fast-growing company, with a strong history and backed by a major CAC40 group.
• Training, certifications, free e-learning, coaching, communities of practice, etc.

This philosophy of Publicis Groupe has always reflected our commitment to diversity and the belief that our talents are our greatest asset and advantage. We value all uniqueness, regardless of age, gender, skin color, social background, religion, or sexual orientation… only skills and energy matter. We encourage all qualified applications and will be happy to provide personalized support throughout the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability upon request.

Publicis France is committed to equal opportunities and fairness for everyone. Summary:

Type: Full-time

Function: Information Technology