Junior Art Director - Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Unlimited coffee

Office lunches

Hybrid/remote Fridays optional

Health benefits

Job summary

Thinkingbox in Vancouver is seeking a versatile creative professional to lead art direction and graphic design across digital campaigns, social content, and experiential work.

You will translate ideas into polished visuals, collaborate with Creative Directors, stay ahead of design trends, and explore AI-assisted workflows to expand creative possibilities.

Qualifications

• Some experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role, ideally within an agency or creative studio.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft and a clear creative point of view.
• A solid understanding of typography, layout, colour and design principles.
• Experience with graphic design and motion design, with the ability to bring ideas to life visually.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
• An interest in AI and emerging creative technologies, along with an understanding of where they can add value.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate your creative thinking.
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, experiment and push ideas further.
• A genuine passion for creativity, design, culture and making great work.

Responsibilities

• Develop fresh, engaging creative concepts across digital, social, experiential and integrated campaigns.
• Translate ideas into compelling visual executions, from initial sketches and moodboards through to polished creative.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.
• Contribute to art direction, graphic design, motion design and visual storytelling across a variety of projects.
• Help develop visual identities, campaign assets, pitch presentations and creative treatments.
• Stay curious about design trends, culture, emerging technologies and new ways of creating.
• Explore AI tools and emerging creative workflows to enhance ideation, experimentation and execution.
• Bring your own creative perspective while remaining open to feedback, collaboration and new ideas.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

AI in design

Communication

Collaboration

Social content

Visual storytelling

Figma

3D tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Figma

3D tools

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop fresh, engaging creative concepts across digital, social, experiential and integrated campaigns.

• Translate ideas into compelling visual executions, from initial sketches and moodboards through to polished creative.

• Collaborate with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.

• Contribute to art direction, graphic design, motion design and visual storytelling across a variety of projects.

• Help develop visual identities, campaign assets, pitch presentations and creative treatments.

• Stay curious about design trends, culture, emerging technologies and new ways of creating.

• Explore AI tools and emerging creative workflows to enhance ideation, experimentation and execution.

• Bring your own creative perspective while remaining open to feedback, collaboration and new ideas.

What You'll Bring

• Some experience in art direction, graphic design or a related creative role, ideally within an agency or creative studio.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, visual craft and a clear creative point of view.

• A solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, colour and design principles.

• Experience with graphic design and motion design, with the ability to bring ideas to life visually.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

• An interest in AI and emerging creative technologies, along with an understanding of where they can add value.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate your creative thinking.

• A collaborative, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn, experiment and push ideas further.

• A genuine passion for creativity, design, culture and making great work.

Bonus Points!

• Experience creating content and campaigns for social platforms.

• Familiarity with Figma, 3D tools or other creative technologies.

• Experience experimenting with generative AI tools for creative ideation and production.

• An interest in photography, film, animation or emerging visual storytelling techniques.

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)

• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days

• Consistent culture and team-building events

• Employee recognition and incentive programs

• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year

• Office lunches

• Branded company swag

• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches

• Dog-friendly offices

• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks

• Flex work and travel options

• Comprehensive extended health benefits