Junior Art Director — Hybrid, Award-Winning Brand Studio

VML Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Toronto is seeking an art director who combines a positive attitude with bold thinking. This role involves collaborating on award-winning work and managing campaigns across various media. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in visual design or art direction, with a strong portfolio to showcase their skills. The agency promotes a hybrid work model, encouraging team collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in visual design or art direction, with strong internship or freelance experience considered.
• Portfolio demonstrating solid fundamentals in typography, layout, color, and brand application across digital and social.
• Familiarity with integrated campaign work and content creation for paid/organic social.
• Understanding of basic production workflows and accessibility best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a copywriter and teams to create best-in-class concepts.
• Art direction for campaigns from concept through delivery across various media.
• Craft layouts and presentation decks that align with brand guidelines.
• Support execution of campaigns while maintaining creative excellence.
• Present ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Manage tasks across multiple projects with high quality and attention to detail.
• Prepare files for production with print and digital studios.
• Stay updated with industry trends to enhance work.

Skills

Visual design

Art direction

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Job description

A leading creative agency in Toronto is seeking an art director who combines a positive attitude with bold thinking. This role involves collaborating on award-winning work and managing campaigns across various media. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in visual design or art direction, with a strong portfolio to showcase their skills. The agency promotes a hybrid work model, encouraging team collaboration and creativity.