Junior Art Director

Mccann Erickson SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Art Director who is a creative problem solver with a passion for design and the visual arts. This role involves developing compelling advertising and branding projects, collaborating with talented teams, and presenting innovative concepts to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and experience with industry-standard design software. Join a diverse workforce committed to inclusivity and creativity, and help shape impactful brand solutions that resonate with consumers.

Qualifications

• Must have a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity.
• Agency experience is an asset.
• Strong passion for the business is essential.

Responsibilities

• Envision and facilitate the development of integrated advertising projects.
• Collaborate with Copywriters and Designers to create innovative concepts.
• Present concepts to clients for discussion and approval.

Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Negotiation

Visual Communication

Design Software (Adobe Suite)

Digital Design

Education

B.A. Degree or Diploma in Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

As a Junior Art Director, you must be a creative problem solver and adept at negotiating key deliverables with exceptional quality and proficient speed. You love design and the visual arts for its power to communicate and evoke emotion and you are a master at simplifying complex ideas into highly creative and effective brand solutions. You contribute to the development of program strategies and create communication solutions that are compelling, on strategy and motivate desired consumer behaviour. You’re also a lover of all things related to design, advertising and marketing and an even bigger fan of popular culture, keeping yourself up to date with all the latest trends and developments in current affairs, lifestyle, tech and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Envision and facilitate the development of fully integrated advertising, branding, digital, social and content projects by providing ideas and visual concepts that are compelling and on-brand.
• Regularly attend and participate fully in briefs, product group meetings and client presentations; attend client briefs and research as needed.
• Collaborate fully with Copywriters, Designers and Production partners to translate marketing strategies into innovative, viable, and benefit-oriented creative concepts brilliantly.
• Execute creative concepts for multiple mediums including broadcast, digital, print and activation by incorporating fresh and contemporary design solutions while maintaining established brand identity & program objectives.
• Present concepts to clients for discussion and approval in a compelling and authoritative manner to sell your ideas.
• Oversee visual work consistently throughout a project to ensure it is cohesive and adheres to brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Agency experience is an asset
• B.A. Degree or Diploma in Design or Visual Arts program, an asset
• Must have a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity and the ability to create ideas that will motivate consumers
• Experience with standard industry design software - specifically Adobe Suite
• Experience in digital design and production, an asset
• Must have a strong passion for the business

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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