Senior Art Director

Mccann Erickson SA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Toronto seeks a Senior Art Director to craft innovative and impactful brand campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive agency experience and a strong portfolio to back up their creative prowess. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic ideation, and the ability to manage complex projects across various media.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity and successful ideas required.
• Ability to lead creative projects from start to finish.
• Clean design aesthetic and excellent storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Dive into briefs and client meetings for insightful understanding.
• Work closely with teams to convert strategies into creative work.
• Present ideas confidently to clients, ensuring top creative execution.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Education

7+ years of creative agency experience in art direction

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

As a Senior Art Director, you're the go-to creative problem solver, turning big ideas into bold, eye-catching brand magic. You know how to juggle deadlines like a pro, delivering top-notch creative with efficiency. Design and visual storytelling aren’t just your job—they’re your passion. You’ve got a knack for making complex ideas feel simple, fresh, and unforgettable.

You’re not just about making things look pretty (though you do that, too); you craft communication that grabs attention and drives action. Whether it's classic advertising, new-age stunts, or social, you live and breathe creativity. And let’s be real—you’re probably the person everyone turns to for the latest scoop on pop culture, tech, lifestyle, and design trends. Staying ahead of the curve isn’t just second nature—it’s what fuels your work.

What you will do:

• – Dive into briefs, client meetings, and research like a detective hunting for insights. Pay attention to the details that make great work even better.
• – Work hand-in-hand with Copywriters, Designers, and Production partners to turn strategies and ideas into creative gold. Collaboration is key to making the magic happen.
• – Present your ideas with confidence, selling clients on the vision and making sure the best creative sees the light of day.
• – Bring creative concepts to life across every medium—broadcast, digital, print, and beyond. Keep it fresh, modern, and always in line with the brand’s identity.
• – Lead the way for junior Art Directors and other team members, making sure every project is executed to perfection.

Who you will be…

· 7+ years of creative agency experience in art direction.

· A portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity and the ability to craft ideas (Note: Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume).

· Strong strategic thinker with the ability to ideate.

· Strong and clean design aesthetic.

· Expert with Adobe Creative Suite.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

· Extremely detail oriented and organized.

· Professional and proactive with the ability to keep cool and think clearly under pressure.

· Experience leading creative projects from start to finish.

· Natural storyteller and excellent presentation skills.

· Produced work is a must and select spec ideas acceptable to show thinking.

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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