Group Art Supervisor

Klick1; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Klick is seeking a Group Art Supervisor to lead the art function for multiple client accounts, managing a team of art directors and designers to deliver on-brand, strategically sound and creatively distinctive work.

You will partner with copy supervisors, strategists and account leads from brief through final delivery, while balancing workload, budgets, timelines and team development. This role emphasizes creative leadership and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience leading art direction for pharmaceutical campaigns across multiple brands and therapeutic areas.
• Experience overseeing junior creatives with direction and growth opportunities.
• Strong review skills for brand consistency, layout accuracy, and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of art directors and designers with mentorship and feedback.
• Own the visual concept and art direction across multiple client accounts.
• Partner with copy, strategy, and account leads to develop integrated concepts from brief to delivery.
• Manage workload and resource allocation, balancing quality, timelines and development goals.
• Champion creative excellence and stay current on design trends and tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Art direction

Creative mentorship

Brand consistency

Client collaboration

Job description

The Group Art Supervisor is responsible for efficiently managing the daily operations of the art function and related data for their accounts with their copy partner; they are a brand leader who solves strategic and creative issues with the client while enhancing the client's confidence in the agency. As a people manager the Group Art Supervisor manages and mentors a team of creatives that report to them and as needed on projects while simultaneously managing a heavy workload. In this role, the Group Art Supervisor must have an advanced understanding of Klick Health departmental procedures such as routing, print production, protocols, usage rights of stock, images for layout, as well as other internal procedures and solutions practiced by our creative craft.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise a team of art directors and designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to elevate the quality of visual output.
• Own the visual concept and art direction across multiple client accounts, ensuring work is on-brand, strategically sound, and creatively distinctive.
• Partner with copy supervisors, strategists, and account leads to develop integrated creative concepts from brief through final delivery.
• Manage creative workload and resource allocation across the team, balancing quality, timelines, and individual development goals.
• Champion creative excellence and stay current on design trends, tools, and emerging formats to continuously push the standard of Klick's visual work.

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years experience leading art direction for pharmaceutical campaigns across multiple brands and therapeutic areas
• Experience overseeing junior creatives by providing direction, feedback, and opportunities for growth throughout the creative process
• Review work for brand consistency, layout accuracy, and strategic alignment, and present design solutions to internal and client stakeholders
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution, budget awareness, and adherence to timelines
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal partners, contributing creative leadership and proactive problem-solving
• Solid understanding of core methodologies, tools, and industry practices
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and drive outcomes in collaborative settings

Desired

• Exposure to pharmaceutical therapeutic areas and comfort interpreting clinical or scientific content for creative development
• Curiosity about emerging industry trends and how new approaches and technologies can enhance team capabilities
• Experience building inclusive team cultures and developing team members through coaching and mentorship
• Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Klick.

The base salary range for this position is between CAD $124,000 - $140,000.

The final amount offered will be determined based on several factors such as a candidate's work location, their unique skill set, education, and prior work experience.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.