Art Director

MOD LIGHTING; Toronto; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing e-commerce brand as an Art Director, where creativity meets innovation. This role offers the opportunity to lead brand expression across digital channels, ensuring visual consistency and storytelling that resonates with customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive engagement through compelling email campaigns and digital content. Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture that values forward-thinking ideas and encourages your professional growth. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible remote work

Opportunities for growth and career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in art direction or brand design with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and UI/UX principles.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve brand guidelines for consistent application.
• Collaborate on visually compelling email campaigns and UI/UX mockups.
• Streamline creative processes for efficiency and quality output.

Skills

Art Direction

Brand Design

Visual Storytelling

Email Campaign Optimization

UI/UX Principles

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Klaviyo

Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems

Job description

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MOD LIGHTING is a rapidly growing e-commerce brand specializing in premium lighting solutions. We view lighting as an artistic expression of personality. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to innovate the lighting industry. We're committed to making MOD the premier choice for homeowners seeking to enhance their spaces with elegant lighting. We’re revolutionizing how people shop for lighting fixtures, creating a seamless and inspiring experience for every customer.

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for a visionary Art Director with a strong background in eCommerce to lead and elevate our brand’s creative expression across digital channels. You’ll drive visual consistency and storytelling, working cross-functionally to shape customer experiences that are as beautiful as they are effective.

Key Responsibilities:

Brand Guidelines

1. Own and evolve the brand book, ensuring clear, engaging, and accessible guidelines with practical examples for consistent application across all touchpoints.
2. Guide internal teams and external partners on proper brand guideline application to ensure consistent execution.
3. Regularly audit brand touchpoints and update guidelines based on new channels, campaigns, or business objectives.
4. Review and approve creative work to maintain visual and tonal consistency.

Visual Content & Storytelling

1. Collaborate with the email marketing team to conceptualize and design visually compelling email flows & campaigns that drive engagement.
2. Collaborate with the content team to elevate creatives and visual storytelling across channels.
3. Partner with the web team to create thoughtful UI/UX mockups that align with brand identity and enhance user experience.

Creative Process Optimization

1. Work closely with the creative team to streamline and improve internal processes for greater efficiency and quality output.
2. Implement and manage a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for improved organization and accessibility.

Experience & Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or a related creative leadership role.
2. Strong portfolio showcasing brand systems, visual storytelling, and performance-driven design across digital touchpoints—including email, web, and social.
3. Proven experience designing and optimizing email campaigns and flows that drive engagement and align with brand aesthetics.
4. Familiarity with email marketing platforms Klaviyo and an understanding of email design best practices (responsive design, accessibility, dark mode, etc.).
5. Solid understanding of digital marketing, UI/UX principles, and content strategy.
6. Experience working cross-functionally with email, content, and marketing teams.
7. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; bonus points for motion.
8. Experience with DAM systems and optimizing creative workflows is a plus.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate creative ideas into actionable direction.
10. Detail-oriented, brand-obsessed, and performance-minded.
11. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

*We gladly welcome international applicants who meet the qualifications for this role.

What you will get:

Join a rapidly expanding startup where you'll find ample opportunities for growth and career development. You'll thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment that encourages creativity and forward-thinking ideas while being part of a supportive and collaborative team culture. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's success and growth. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package, and the flexibility of remote work.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Manufacturing