THE COMPANY
Our client is a boutique creative agency (fewer than 25 employees) that develops advertising campaigns and content for a wide variety of brands and industries. They are a hybrid environment that requires 2 days of on-site work per week in their Toronto office (no remote, no exceptions - sorry!).

THE ROLE
We're seeking an Art Director with strong conceptual and visual art direction & design skills to support the development and execution of creative advertising & content work across multiple channels. This role works closely with other creatives, account, strategy and production teams to develop visual concepts that meet client business objectives. The Art Director is responsible for guiding visual direction across broadcast/OLV, social/digital, print and OOH projects and contributing to a collaborative, productive team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop creative solutions that align with client objectives
Collaborate independently and with copywriters to create concepts
Generate, refine, and present creative concepts
Lead visual design and art direction for assigned projects
Contribute to client pitches, project development, and execution
Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, partner agencies, and vendors
Participate in the development of creative standards and idea sharing within the agency
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Requirements

~2 - 4 years of experience in an Art Director role at an advertising agency
Experience creating work across multiple platforms, including digital/social, video, print and OOH
Strong conceptual art direction capabilities and ideally, great design chops as well
Understanding of digital and social media, as well as video production processes
Organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Results-oriented, motivated, and detail-focused
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Art Director | Boutique Creative Agency