Senior Art Director

Intercept; Toronto; Remote; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Art Director who is a visionary creative leader. This role involves mentoring a talented team and guiding the design direction for high-stakes projects, collaborating with global tech leaders to craft impactful visual campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, a passion for storytelling, and a positive approach to leveraging AI in design. Join a fully remote agency that values creativity and innovation, where your contributions will shape the future of visual storytelling and elevate brand experiences for some of the most recognized names in technology.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Company Cottage Access

Monthly Telecommunications Allowance

Comprehensive Dental and Medical Benefits

Annual Wellness Fund

Group RRSP Fund-Matching Program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design or creative leadership roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-level branding and campaigns.
• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a team of creatives to excel in their roles.
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs.
• Lead ideation sessions and contribute to creative strategy.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Brand Storytelling

Design Systems

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

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We’re looking for a Senior Art Director—a visionary creative leader with a proven track record of elevating brand storytelling, inspiring teams, and delivering strategic design excellence for globally recognized technology clients.

Who We Are

Intercept is an award-winning B2B marketing agency that thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. We specialize in crafting dynamic digital content, powerful visual storytelling, and integrated campaigns that resonate with IT and business decision-makers at the enterprise level.

Our client roster includes industry leaders like Microsoft, SAP, Intel, HP, Cisco, GitHub, and more. We help these brands cut through complexity, engage key audiences, and drive meaningful results.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we cultivate a collaborative, high-performance environment where top-tier talent thrives. We’re a fully remote agency, empowering our team with the flexibility and autonomy to produce their best work—wherever they are.

Is This You?

People love working with you. You’re not just a designer—you’re a strategic visionary and creative leader who knows how to push boundaries while maintaining brand integrity. You bring experience, clarity, and inspiration to every project, guiding teams to deliver exceptional work that stands out in a crowded digital landscape.

You have a powerful ability to translate client goals into impactful design systems and visual narratives. You elevate creative work while mentoring team members, driving innovation, and shaping the future of visual storytelling at Intercept.

You’re energized by challenge, excited by possibility, and committed to continuous improvement—for yourself, your team, and the creative process. You’re also curious and adaptable—comfortable experimenting with new tools and approaches. You see AI not as a threat, but as an opportunity to enhance creative thinking, boost efficiency, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in design.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Why This Role?

Lead for Impact

• You’ll guide and mentor a team of talented creatives, helping them evolve and excel. Your leadership will shape design direction across high-stakes projects and define how we show up for some of the most innovative brands in tech.

Work With Global Tech Leaders

• Be the driving force behind visual campaigns for global enterprise brands. You’ll craft and oversee creative that connects with business and IT decision-makers at every stage of the buyer journey.
• You’ll bring structure and inspiration to our studio, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed expectations. You’ll play a pivotal role in upholding creative integrity and strategic alignment across all client work.
• From digital and motion to presentation and interactive design, you’ll help drive innovation across every creative discipline. You’ll keep us exploring, learning, and experimenting—pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve.

Collaborate with Leadership

• Reporting directly to the Creative Director, you’ll work cross-functionally with strategy, content, and client services teams to ensure our creative work is grounded in insight and built for results. You’ll also be a key voice in client-facing settings—pitching ideas with clarity and confidence.

The Hard Work

• This is a senior-level role that demands vision, leadership, and hands-on execution. You’ll need to navigate complex projects, coach designers, and advocate for the best creative outcomes—always with an eye on what’s next.
• You’ll be expected to balance speed with quality, guidance with flexibility, and vision with practicality.

Responsibilities:

• Report to and work closely with the Creative Director, ensuring alignment with creative and strategic objectives.
• Review all creative outputs from the design team, providing clear, constructive feedback to ensure high-quality execution.
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative work for multiple Intercept clients.
• Familiarize yourself with all client brand guidelines to ensure alignment across creative deliverables.
• Balance multiple projects efficiently, adapting to shifting priorities and feedback rounds.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to designers, fostering growth and development.
• Lead ideation sessions and contribute to creative strategy in early-stage project planning.
• Take detailed notes during internal and client calls, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in internal brief calls, providing insights to shape project direction.
• Manage workback schedules for deliverables, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.
• Prepare materials for internal meetings, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends through research, webinars, and ongoing professional development.
• Pitch creative concepts and design strategies directly to clients in meetings and presentations.
• Be a vocal advocate for creativity and innovation—actively pushing boundaries, experimenting with new formats, and inspiring novel approaches to visual storytelling.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in a design or creative leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced agency or in-house environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-level branding, integrated campaigns, digital experiences, and cross-channel creative direction.
• Proven track record of mentoring and managing creative teams.
• Deep proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.
• Strong understanding of motion, digital, and interactive design principles.
• Experience working with enterprise tech or B2B clients is a significant asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide and receive feedback constructively.
• Clear thinker, confident leader, and proactive problem-solver.
• Highly organized, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies as they evolve.
• A positive, open-minded approach to AI—seeing it as a means to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and expand what’s possible through design.

Why join our team?

We are passionate about our team and cultivating a culture rooted around our corporate values.

Intercept offers the following benefits to full time employees:

• Competitive pay: $115,000-$125,000 (based on experience).
• Use of our company cottage at Innisfil’s Friday Harbour Resort. We’ll even give you a paid day off to enjoy it for a long weekend!
• Monthly telecommunications allowance towards use of your home internet and mobile phone.
• Comprehensive dental and medical benefits plus a Health Care Spending Account.
• Annual wellness fund.
• Group RRSP fund-matching program eligible after 3 years in role.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview and additional screening. Thank you for your interest!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services