Art Director

TANK Worldwide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Toronto is looking for an Intermediate Art Director to conceptualize and bring ideas to life within marketing strategies across various mediums. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, a diploma in graphic design, and experience working collaboratively with copywriters to produce memorable campaigns. The role offers a challenging work environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and well-being, along with competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1

Vacation according to experience

Paid Christmas shutdown

Extended long weekends on statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in a similar position within an advertising agency.
• Experience in Pharma Consumer.
• Proficiency in English, French working knowledge an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop original, effective and memorable ideas and campaigns.
• Conceptualize and design campaign materials for client meetings.
• Supervise and approve, in collaboration with the copywriter, each stage of the campaign at the visual level.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client-focused

Creative sensibility

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in graphic design or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

Does your portfolio stand out? Are you curious, and passionate about ideas? Do you thrive in a creative and collaborative environment? As an Intermediate Art Director, you will conceptualize ideas generally with a Copywriter. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will develop and realize your concepts, all within the marketing strategy and across traditional and digital mediums.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING :

• Create and develop original, effective and memorable ideas and campaigns.
• Take initiative in understanding all aspects of creative elements that go into executing an idea.
• Conceptualize and design campaign materials for client meetings :
• Produce projects (digital, social, radio, TV, print).
• Supervise and approve, in collaboration with the copywriter, each stage of the campaign at the visual level.
• Bring ideas to life with mastery of craft and keen attention to detail.
• Occasionally lead pitch undertakings.
• Identify new creative opportunities within projects.
• Possess the confidence to present and defend ideas internally and externally.
• Provide work that is on strategy and reflects the brand, with minimum revisions required by the client.
• Understand how advertising works to solve marketing problems.
• Possess and develop a comprehensive vision (360 degrees) of the creative concept and ensure that all connected activities (digital, social, TV, radio and print) are consistent with the strategy.
• Work closely with copywriters, graphic designers, illustrators, client services, respecting timing & budgets.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• Diploma in graphic design or in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 1-5 year of experience in a similar position within an advertising agency.
• Experience in Pharma Consumer.
• Strategic thinking is a must.
• Client-focused, marked creative sensibility.
• Solid interpersonal skills, strong and enthusiastic presenter.
• Ability to influence others, highly collaborative.
• Able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Capable to work under pressure and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency in Adobe XD and Sketch, an asset.
• Proficiency in English, French working knowledge, an asset.
• Experience working with a Copywriter.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER :

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It’s in our DNA to work hard and play hard : celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits - The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits :

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
• Vacation according to experience
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Extended long weekends on statutory holidays (extra days off annually)