Senior Art Director

tankww; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Group insurance

Vacation days

Christmas shutdown

Extended long weekends

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tank WW is seeking a Senior Art Director to concept and execute memorable campaigns across traditional and digital media. You will work with a Senior Copywriter and report to the Creative Director, shaping creative strategy within a health advertising context.

Required are 7–9 years in an agency, a graphic design diploma, and strong presentation skills. Hybrid work with in-office days is offered to foster collaboration and client impact.

Qualifications

• Diploma in graphic design or related discipline.
• 7–9 years in a similar role at an advertising agency.
• Healthcare agency experience is a plus but not required.
• Client-focused with strong creative sensibility.
• Strong interpersonal and presenting skills.
• Influential, highly collaborative, and able to lead teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to work under pressure and independently.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign).
• Proficient in Adobe XD, Figma, and Sketch; asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop original, effective and memorable ideas and campaigns.
• Take initiative in understanding all aspects of creative elements that go into executing an idea.
• Conceptualize and design campaign materials for client meetings; assess campaigns' visual requirements; produce projects across digital, social, radio, TV, print; supervise stages with the copywriter.
• Bring ideas to life with mastery of craft and keen attention to detail.
• Occasionally lead pitch undertakings; identify new creative opportunities within projects.

Skills

Creative direction

Conceptual thinking

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Client-facing

Education

Diploma in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe XD

Figma

Sketch

MS Office 365

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands -Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Does your portfolio stand out? Are you curious and passionate about ideas? Do you thrive in a creative and collaborative environment? If so, we're looking for you!

As a Senior Art Director, you will conceptualize ideas generally with a Senior Copywriter. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will develop and realize your concepts, all within the marketing strategy and across traditional and digital mediums.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Create and develop original, effective and memorable ideas and campaigns.
• Take initiative in understanding all aspects of creative elements that go into executing an idea.
• Conceptualize and design campaign materials for client meetings:
  Assess campaigns' visual requirements;
  Produce projects (digital, social, radio, TV, print);
  Supervise and approve, in collaboration with the copywriter, each stage of the campaign at the visual level.
• Bring ideas to life with mastery of craft and keen attention to detail;
• Occasionally lead pitch undertakings;
• Identifying new creative opportunities within projects;
• Possess the confidence to present and defend ideas internally and externally;
• Provide work that is on strategy and reflects the brand, with minimum revisions required by the client
• Participate in new business development;
• Understand how advertising works to solve marketing problems;
• Possess and develop a comprehensive vision (360 degrees) of the creative concept and ensure that all connected activities (digital, social, TV, radio and print) are consistent with the strategy;
• Work closely with copywriters, graphic designers, illustrators, client services, respecting timing & budgets.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Diploma in graphic design or in a relevant discipline;
• Minimum of 7-9 years of experience in a similar position within an advertising agency;
• Healthcare agency experience is an asset but not required;
• Client-focused, marked creative sensibility;
• Solid interpersonal skills, strong and enthusiastic presenter;
• Ability to influence others, highly collaborative;
• Able to manage multiple projects at once;
• Capable to work under pressure and able to work independently;
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign);
• Proficiency in Adobe XD, Figma and Sketch, an asset;

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It's in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits - The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
• Vacation according to experience
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Extended long weekends on statutory holidays (extra days off annually)
• Work-life balance measures

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range $65,000 - $115,000 USD

Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C'est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l'équipe de recrutement lors du processus d'entrevue.

TANK WW est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances et considère les candidatures à tous les postes sans discrimination ni égard à des caractéristiques particulières. Nous nous engageons à promouvoir une culture de respect où chacun se sent à sa place et dispose des mêmes