Art Director

Leo Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Accommodation for candidates with any

Job summary

Leo Burnett Toronto is seeking an Art Director to lead and support the creative vision across projects, ensuring high-quality visual output that aligns with our brand. You will work with a copywriter and cross-functional teams to develop ideas for integrated campaigns across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

You will oversee visual design execution from concept to hand-off, mentor junior staff, and stay ahead of industry trends to continually elevate our offerings.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or similar in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in a creative agency
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative projects, and conceptual thinking across various platforms.
• Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Collaborate with a copywriter to develop ideas for integrated campaigns across websites, social, OOH, digital content, broadcast, experiential and beyond.
• Concept Development: Develop and present creative concepts that meet project objectives and elevate the brand.
• Design Execution: Oversee the execution of visual design from concept to final hand-off, ensuring brand guidelines and high quality.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand needs and communicate design solutions.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide junior team members to foster growth.
• Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry trends and design innovations.

Skills

Art direction

Creative concepts

Brand identity

Portfolio development

Communication & presentation

Education

Graphic Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking-be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you’re in the right place.

Overview

As an Art Director, you will support and sometimes lead the creative vision for our projects, ensuring high-quality visual output that aligns with our brand identity and objectives. You will collaborate closely with a copywriter and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute creative solutions across various mediums, including print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

Responsibilities

Content Creation: Work with a copywriter to develop ideas for integrated advertising campaigns including websites, social media, OOH, digital content, broadcast, experiential and beyond.

Concept Development: Develop and present creative concepts that meet project objectives and elevate our brand presence.

Design Execution: Oversee the execution of visual design from concept to final hand-off, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and high standards of quality.

Client Collaboration: Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively communicate design solutions.

Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results.

Team Development: Mentor and guide junior team members, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional growth.

Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to continually enhance our creative offerings.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or similar in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in a creative agency
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative projects, and conceptual thinking across various platforms.
• Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex design challenges.

Additional information

• Opportunity to build something new and different
• Competitive salary vs. industry benchmarks for experience level
• A dynamic and results-driven team

Additional Information

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $75K -85K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.