
Senior Art Director (Contract)
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Be a brand steward
- Ideate and execute sound creative ideas for client marketing materials in an efficient and economical manner
- Create concepts that show a thorough understanding of the strategy and are extendable into campaigns
- Works closely with creative lead to bring the team's visual concepts to life
- Work independently and collaboratively with a Copywriter partner to develop ideas, refine concepts and ensure creative vision is achieved and client expectations are met
- Work with account team to obtain project specifics: strategy, budget and schedule
- Team up with peers to overcome obstacles and create client success
- Offer client and team members innovative advice and solutions from industry examples and experience
- Help organize, maintain, and oversee creative standards and guidelines
- Offer insight on creative briefs and schedules
- Work within tight deadlines
- Prioritize workload and manage time effectively - personally and for the team as needed
- 5+ years' experience as an Art Director
- Experience presenting to and working with clients and internal partners
- Demonstrated understanding of clients' business needs, and the ability to concept and design compelling solutions that align with overall creative strategy
- Proven ability to listen, digest and resolve client feedback with a creative solution and a positive, can-do attitude
- Capable of working on multiple projects, small or large, with various project leads
- Strong creative and conceptual vision, with the ability to approach every assignment with a fresh perspective
- Exceptional design aesthetic, variations on styles, and awareness of design trends and innovation
- Proficiency with AfterEffects, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Keynote and PowerPoint
- Solid typography and layout skills