Art Director (Mid Sr)

VML South Africa; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VML South Africa seeks a Mid-Senior Art Director to join their innovative team in Toronto. This role demands exceptional creativity and collaboration, focusing on translating strategic directions into compelling visual content across various mediums. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an art director within an advertising agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing various projects.
• Passion for creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into compelling visual content.
• Collaborate with copywriters on creative concepts.
• Research to inspire and elevate creative ideas.

Skills

Creative vision

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Adaptability to feedback

Knowledge of design principles

Familiarity with social media trends

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Art Director (Mid-Senior)

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic art director looking to do the best work of their career to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong creative vision, exceptional skill in their field, and the ability to produce world-class work.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction into compelling visual content and campaigns across various mediums, including broadcast, OLV, and digital, and working across owned properties.
• Collaborate with copywriters to develop and refine impactful and cohesive creative concepts.
• Adapt to creative direction and deliver high-quality work quickly to meet deadlines.
• Ensure all designs and layouts adhere to the client's brand guidelines and strategic objectives.
• Research to inform, inspire, and elevate creative ideas.
• Develop presentation decks and present concepts to clients.
• Support campaign asset creation, including the creation of director and photography briefs, curating assets, overseeing edits and post-production, and retouching.
• Coordinate with remote team to manage production and authoring of online assets.
• Nurture the creative growth of the team and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an art director within an advertising agency or similar environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing various projects and mediums across both traditional and digital spaces.
• Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize and appreciate design, with a knowledge of design principles.
• Well-versed in the latest social media trends, including platform-specific creative.
• A team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and simultaneously manage and deliver multiple projects.
• A passion for creativity and innovation.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate your ideas clearly and succinctly.
• A receptive and reasoned approach to client and internal feedback.
• The ability to create and execute ideas efficiently and in an organized manner.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.