Art Director - Thinkingbox

twentysix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office Monday-Thursday

Fridays remote optional

Flexible time off

Dog-friendly offices

Unlimited coffee, drinks & snacks

Office lunches

Branded company swag

Access to industry events & learning

Comprehensive extended health benefits

Job summary

Thinkingbox is seeking an experienced Senior Designer and Creative Lead to shape the visual direction of integrated campaigns, brand experiences, and digital platforms. You will stay hands-on while mentoring designers and presenting concepts to clients.

You'll bring 5+ years in agency or studio settings, a standout portfolio, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. This role emphasizes storytelling, design systems, and collaboration across teams to push creative boundaries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing in agency, studio, or creative environments with leadership experience.
• Strong portfolio showing design craft, concept thinking, art direction, and digital experiences.
• Experience developing creative concepts, pitch decks, and presenting to clients.
• Strong visual storytelling, typography, layout, and design systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and related tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to concepts, campaigns, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
• Define and lead the visual direction from concept through final delivery
• Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to teams and clients
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights into creative work
• Oversee and guide designers through execution with constructive feedback
• Stay hands-on in the design process creating visuals, layouts, moodboards, and design systems
• Push the creative vision from pitch to final delivery
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple priorities
• Stay on top of design trends and visual culture to inform work
• Support production with style guides, specs, and design documentation
• Help shape Thinkingbox's creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Portfolio

Creative direction

Communication

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and contribute to conceptual ideas, creative directions, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments

• Define and lead the 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, giving thoughtful and constructive feedback

• Stay hands-on in the design process, creating key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets

• Push the creative vision of each project from pitch to final delivery

• Maintain a strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities

• Stay on top of design trends, emerging tech, and visual culture to inform your work

• Support production efforts by creating style guides, specs, and clear design documentation

• Help shape Thinkingbox's creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience working as a designer in an agency, studio, or creative environment, with at least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity

• A strong portfolio that showcases exceptional design craft, conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience

• Experience developing creative concepts and pitch decks, and confidently presenting ideas to internal teams and clients

• A 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, with the ability to clearly articulate your ideas and creative direction

• An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving

• Passion for innovation, storytelling, design, and pushing creative boundaries

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