Art Director - AntiSocial

Thinkingbox; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited coffee, drinks & snacks

Dog-friendly offices

Office lunches

Flexible time off

Remote Fridays

Job summary

twentysix in Vancouver is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead creative concepting and craft compelling visual narratives. You will guide design processes, collaborate with writers and strategists, and elevate campaigns across social and digital channels.

The role emphasizes hands-on work on-set or in-editor, with a focus on consistent, high-quality assets and trend-savvy execution.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in an Art Direction role with strong design skills.
• Portfolio showcasing design, ideation and campaign work.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; bring ideas to life across formats.
• Confident in presenting work to clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions and develop social-first ideas.
• Apply art direction and design expertise to craft compelling visual narratives.
• Partner with writers, strategists, and producers to bring campaigns to life across channels.
• Present ideas and translate feedback into creative solutions.
• Roll up sleeves on set or behind the camera when needed.
• Stay up-to-date with design and social media trends.

Skills

Art Direction

Design

Campaign ideation

Presentation

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions, developing innovative concepts and social-first ideas that meet client objectives and our creative goals.

• Apply your art direction and design expertise to craft compelling visual narratives, guide the design process, and ensure the highest level of creative output.

• Partner with writers, strategists, and producers to bring campaigns to life across multiple channels.

• Present ideas, moodboards, and concepts to clients; translate feedback into effective creative solutions.

• We work best when we stay close to the work. That means sometimes rolling up sleeves, on set, behind the camera or a R4 Figma file.

• Stay up-to-date with design, culture, social media, and technology trends to keep work fresh and forward-thinking.

What You'll Bring

• 4-6 years in an Art Direction role with considerable design skill, with a portfolio showcasing strong design, ideation and campaign work.

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma and ability to bring ideas to life across a range of formats.

• Ability to create and develop compelling concepts for social, digital, and integrated campaigns.

• Confident presenting work internally and to clients, with strong verbal and visual communication abilities.

• Experience working with production teams to ensure creative consistency across shoots and final assets.

• Collaborative spirit with the ability to inspire designers and partner seamlessly with copywriters, strategists, and account leads.

• Understanding of branding, marketing, and social media best practices.

• Chronically online, tapped into all facets of culture both in and outside the realm of social media marketing.

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)

• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days

• Consistent culture and team-building events

• Employee recognition and incentive programs

• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year

• Office lunches

• Branded company swag

• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches

• Dog-friendly offices

• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks

• Flex work and travel options

• Comprehensive extended health benefits