Art Director

Cossette; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Talented Art Director to bring bold ideas to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with creative minds, develop impactful concepts, and push the boundaries of design. With a focus on creativity and teamwork, you will be instrumental in crafting persuasive messages for renowned brands. The agency fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, providing a dynamic work environment that values individuality and creativity. This is your chance to thrive in a culture that embraces learning, inclusivity, and personal growth, all while enjoying flexible work arrangements and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks

Flexible work-from-anywhere policy

In-house learning and development

Comprehensive mental health support

Team social events

Wellness spending account

Maternity leave top-up program

Modern co-working spaces

Dogs allowed in the office

Dedicated playroom for kids

Qualifications

• Experience in creative advertising within an agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 360-degree conceptual thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide visual and conceptual expertise in projects.
• Partner with Copywriter to develop creative concepts.

Skills

Art Direction

Conceptual Thinking

Social Media Strategy

Creative Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Design

Job description

We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation, and creating the extraordinary daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and passion drive us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.

To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.

We’re on the lookout for a Talented Art Director, a person with drive, passion, and energy to create something great.

Responsibilities

• Provide both visual (art direction) and conceptual expertise.
• Partner with Copywriter to develop creative concepts that meet the project's overall objectives.
• Implement and incorporate strategy from the Brief and direction from the Creative Director.
• Work with the Creative Director, Planner, and Account Service team to conceive, sell, and execute bold, persuasive messages for our clients.
• Participate in brainstorming and creative planning sessions.
• Ensure concepts contain tasteful, creative, and beautifully crafted art direction with material accuracy.
• Prepare and refine concepts for internal and client presentations, providing rationale behind these concepts.
• Participate in project update/status meetings with the project team as required.
• Keep up to date and informed on the best work within our industry, both locally and abroad.

What You Bring To The Table

• Previous experience in creative advertising within an agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 360-degree conceptual thinking with a strong footing in social media.
• A good listener, strong conceptual skills, and the ability to handle and learn from constructive criticism.
• Passionate about popular culture, emerging technologies, language, and design trends.
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions.
• Knowledge of the local market and a passion for research.
• A team player who treats others with respect.

What’s in it for you

We Value The ‘Whole You’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality—with the best colleagues and clients.
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work-from-anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions.
• Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks, plus 1 extra week over the holidays.
• Agency summer days (policy varies per campus and agency).
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee and snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants, with easy access to public transport.
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families, and a private wellness room (in select offices).
• Team social events—holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers, and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning and development sessions, and annual career and growth conversations.
• Access to internal opportunities across all agencies.
• Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program.
• Internal EDI groups, programs, initiatives, and opportunities to be involved in employee resource groups.

We invest in your health and wellness

• Flexible benefits supporting your lifestyle and life stage, including a wellness spending account.
• Comprehensive mental health support, including virtual therapy, live therapy, and health clinician access 24/7.
• Dedicated playrooms for kids and wellness rooms for grounding.
• A responsible sick and personal leave policy.
• Maternity leave top-up program.

We’re humbled by the talented people who apply daily. We thank each of you. We’ll contact those we wish to meet for an interview.

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, color, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We value inclusivity and accessibility. If you need accommodations during the interview process, let us know.

Joining Cossette means becoming part of Plus Company, a network of entrepreneurial agencies designed to collaborate and empower individuals to bring their capabilities together to create magic. You will be empowered to take risks, dream big, develop your skills, and grow your career with full support from the network.