Art Director

Jobtailor

Toronto

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Thinkingbox seeks a senior designer to lead visual direction and art direction across integrated campaigns, brand experiences, and digital platforms. You will craft concepts, mentor designers, and collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights into impactful creative work.

The role focuses on leading campaigns from concept to final delivery, shaping Thinkingbox’s visual language and staying ahead of industry trends in sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology.

Qualifications

Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience.
Experience leading and mentoring designers in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to develop creative concepts and pitch decks.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead visual direction for campaigns, experiences, and digital work from concept through final delivery.
Create key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets.
Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to translate insights into creative executions.
Oversee designers, provide constructive feedback, and guide teams to final deliverables.
Push creative vision from pitch to final delivery and stay ahead of design trends.

Skills

Visual Direction

Art Direction

Leadership

Pitch Decks

Creative Concept Development

Visual Storytelling

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Design Documentation

Job description

Develop and contribute to conceptual ideas, creative directions, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
Define and lead visual direction for campaigns, experiences, and digital work from concept through final delivery
Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to internal teams and clients
Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights and concepts into powerful creative
Oversee and guide designers through execution, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback
Create key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets
Push each project’s creative vision from pitch to final delivery
Manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
Track design trends, emerging technology, and visual culture
Create style guides, specifications, and design documentation to support production
Help shape Thinkingbox’s creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship
Lead digital and experiential campaign work for brands across sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology

Requirements

5+ years of experience working as a designer in an agency, studio, or creative environment
At least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity
Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design craft, conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience
Experience developing creative concepts and pitch decks
Confidence presenting ideas to internal teams and clients
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, typography, layout, composition, and design systems
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and digital production processes
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving
Passion for innovation, storytelling, design, and pushing creative boundaries
Resume and online portfolio links requested for application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in visual direction, art direction, and design systems, with a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and digital experience. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to final delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation.

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