Senior Art Director

Swoon; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Art Director to produce high-quality graphics for product launches and marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in creative teams, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud. This hybrid role requires a hands-on creative producer adept at delivering polished work with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in agency or in-house creative teams, financial services experience preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design and motion work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality graphics and visual assets for product launches and campaigns.
• Design short videos and motion graphics.
• Transform complex concepts into clear visual outputs.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion graphics

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

Art Director (Treasury & Payment Solutions)

Contract Length: 2 years

Extension Potential: Yes

FTE Possibility: Yes

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Location & Salary: Toronto, Ontario, Canada $90,000.00-$120,000.00

Core Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality graphics and visual assets for internal product launches, process updates, and campaigns.
• Design short videos, motion graphics, and light animations.
• Transform complex concepts into clear, visually appealing outputs (slides, one-pagers, infographics, thumbnails).
• Refresh and enhance existing creative while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Communications to deliver visuals that improve message clarity and audience engagement.
• Provide quick‑turn, ad‑hoc creative support for leadership and enterprise‑wide channels.

Working Style

• Hands‑on creative producer—not a strategy‑focused role.
• Senior‑level craftsmanship with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver fast, polished work with minimal direction or iterations.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience on agency or in‑house creative teams (financial services experience preferred).
• Strong portfolio showcasing both design and motion work (link or attached portfolio required).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects) and Figma.
• Expertise in layout, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work quickly and independently.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience in financial services.
• Ability to translate complex financial or payments concepts into engaging visual assets.

Interview Process

• Round 1: 30‑minute MS Teams interview with the Hiring Manager.
• Round 2: 30‑minute MS Teams interview with a senior team member.