Junior Art Director

Weber Shandwick, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Junior Art Director to join their vibrant creative team. This role is all about crafting compelling visuals and engaging content that resonates with clients. You'll have the chance to work on a variety of projects, from videos to social media activations, all while collaborating with talented professionals. If you have a flair for design, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to push creative boundaries, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values innovation and creativity. Join a company that prioritizes your well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you thrive.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

RRSP (with employer match)

Tuition Reimbursement

Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement

MyDays – Flexible time off

Short-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design work is essential.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts to engage audiences across media.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance creative executions.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

After Effects

Figma

Sketch

Creative Concept Development

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Art Education in Advertising Design

Tools

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

Weber Shandwick is seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior Art Director to join our growing creative team. We are looking for someone with the right combination of self-motivation, conceptual approach, and the artistic skills necessary to create, sell and execute impactful ideas for our clients. You will be creating videos, social content, activations and experiences for our clients. A passion for type and design, the ability to visually convey your ideas through beautiful comps, and an appreciation for brand consistency must be in your DNA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop original concepts with the intention of sparking conversation and engagement in media
• Collaborate with copywriters, producers, creative directors and other team members to flesh out the creative development of your executions
• Create designs and layouts, establishing the look/tone/feel for campaigns and executions, and convey ideas through well-designed presentations
• Translate video story ideas into visual sequences through storyboards, mood boards, etc.
• Present your own creative work internally to teammates
• Assist creative leads in organizing, attending and directing external agency partners in still and video production
• Ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines
• Maintain strong working knowledge of product features and benefits
• Incorporate feedback from Creative Directors, teammates and clients with precision and a positive attitude

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a portfolio (may include spec work, college work and design examples)
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately within all required aspects of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) as well as presentation software such as Keynote and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with After Effects, Figma and/or Sketch
• Ongoing drive to understand emerging techniques, trends and philosophies in design, technology, interaction and social media
• Willingness to push creative boundaries
• Able to prioritize and manage own time
• Work well across various teams
• Art education in advertising design and conceptual thinking is preferred

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Aptitude for being well organized
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Resourceful, entrepreneurial and inclusive

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Vision
• RRSP (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• MyDays – Flexible time off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave Policy

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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