Senior Art Director

Cossette; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Toronto seeks a Senior Art Director. This role focuses on generating innovative concepts, collaborating with a creative team, and presenting to clients. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of agency experience and strong strategic thinking skills. The agency promotes a hybrid work model, generous vacation, and a commitment to health and wellness for employees.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks

Dog-friendly offices

Wellness programs

Team social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an agency environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of online marketing and technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Generate strong concepts and champion ideas enthusiastically.
• Create compelling concepts for integrated campaigns.
• Present concepts and rationale to key clients.
• Collaborate with creative team members and strategists.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Conceptual thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client management

Job description

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We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation, and creating the extraordinary daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and passion drive us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands globally. We act locally for global impact, take risks, empower, and go beyond.

To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.

We’re seeking a unique individual with drive, passion, and energy to create something great. As a Sr. Art Director, you will focus on concepts and big ideas, coming up with creative ways to deliver on communication strategies. You’ll collaborate with art directors and designers, applying excellent thinking across campaigns, social media, and more. Good communication and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities:

• Generate strong concepts and champion ideas enthusiastically.
• Apply your Art Direction and Design skills to create compelling concepts for integrated campaigns and social work.
• Present concepts and rationale to key clients.
• Collaborate closely with creative team members, strategists, account groups, and others involved in creating outstanding work.

What you bring:

• Excellent strategic and conceptual thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong client management skills.
• Exceptional people skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• 5+ years of experience in an agency environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of online marketing and technology trends.

What’s in it for you:

We Value The ‘Whole You’

• An innovative, entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality, with excellent colleagues and clients.
• Hybrid work models, flexible hours, and a work-from-anywhere policy for short-term stays.
• Generous vacation starting at 3 weeks plus an additional week over the holidays.
• Agency summer days (policy varies).
• Modern, open co-working spaces with amenities in great city neighborhoods.
• Dog-friendly offices, dedicated Play Rooms, and private wellness rooms.
• Team social events including holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, happy hours, and more.

We are obsessed with learning and growth:

• In-house learning sessions, career development conversations, and internal opportunities across agencies.
• Programs focused on developing BIMPOC talent and internal EDI initiatives.

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits supporting your lifestyle, including wellness spending accounts.
• Comprehensive mental health support via virtual therapy and health resources.
• Dedicated play and wellness rooms, and a responsible sick/personal leave policy.
• Maternity leave top-up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on September 26th, 2025.

We appreciate the talented applicants who consider joining us. We will contact those selected for interviews.

We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available during the interview process.

By joining Cossette, you become part of Plus Company, a network of entrepreneurial agencies fostering collaboration, risk-taking, and growth.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art / Creative, and IT

Industries: Advertising Services