Art Director

Yonge and Eist Agency; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing creative agency in Toronto is looking for an Art Director to lead design execution across various media. This hands-on role involves managing creative direction while collaborating closely with strategy and production teams. Candidates should have 3-6 years of relevant experience, a strong design portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. This is an in-office contract position that offers ownership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years experience in an agency or in-house creative environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on design excellence.
• Clear communicator with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction while remaining hands-on in design execution.
• Design and deliver work across branding, campaigns, websites, and video.
• Art direct and contribute to video, animation, and motion projects.

Skills

Hands-on design excellence

Creative direction

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Figma knowledge

Understanding of typography and layout

Strong presentation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Art Director (Contract · In-Office · Toronto)

We’re looking for an Art Director who can lead creatively and execute at a high level.

This is a hands-on role for a designer who thrives in the work—concepting, designing, refining, and delivering across brand, digital, print, and motion. You’ll own creative output end-to-end while collaborating closely with strategy, production, and clients.

This is not a remote or purely conceptual position. You’ll be embedded with the team in our Toronto office and actively involved in day-to-day creative execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead creative direction while remaining deeply hands-on in design execution
• Design and deliver work across branding, campaigns, websites, social, print, and video
• Translate strategic direction into strong, cohesive visual systems
• Art direct and contribute to video, animation, and motion projects
• Present work to clients clearly and confidently
• Maintain brand integrity and elevate creative quality across all deliverables
• Manage timelines, priorities, and feedback in a fast-paced agency environment
• Collaborate closely with designers, animators, and producers while setting clear creative direction

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6+ years experience in an agency or in-house creative environment
• A strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on design excellence and ownership
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, brand systems, UX/UI, and visual storytelling
• Experience contributing to video, motion, and animation projects
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Clear communicator with strong presentation skills
• Self-directed, accountable, and proactive

Role Details

• Contract position
• In-office role based in Toronto
• Start date and contract terms to be discussed

If you’re an Art Director who still loves designing, and wants real ownership inside a growing creative agency, this role is for you.

To apply: Resume and portfolio link required.