Senior B2B Art Director

The Kitchen North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the foodservice industry is seeking a Senior B2B Art Director to lead their design studio. This role involves strategic thinking and collaboration to produce high-quality marketing content. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio and experience in B2B marketing, particularly in the food and beverage sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a creative designer at an art director level.
• Diverse portfolio demonstrating innovative work and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and elevate the visual quality of work, mentoring others.
• Create compelling visual stories and design presentation decks.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

College or university diploma in Advertising

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

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Company Overview

ROLE: SENIOR B2B ART DIRECTOR

TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA

LOCATION: TORONTO

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts, and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas across various mediums, from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture, responding to trends and events as they happen, creating ideas that transcend social media to capture the moment, earn media impressions, and stimulate conversation in the country.

Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team making waves in the advertising industry? Our team has been recognized internationally by Cannes, One Show, and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we seek trailblazers passionate about producing award-winning work and eager to generate innovative ideas within and outside the brief.

Role Overview

The Kitchen's Away From Home (AFH) Design Studio seeks a Sr. Art Director to lead our iconic brands into a new era of B2B marketing in the foodservice industry. The role requires strategic thinking, storytelling, flawless execution, and excellent communication and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate has experience with B2B and B2C audiences, understanding the nuances of each, and how creativity can meet business objectives while maintaining brand standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, experienced creative to impact high-priority work for Kraft Heinz. As the Sr. Art Director, you will be a key contributor and visual leader, producing high-quality B2B marketing content across multiple brands and channels.

Core Responsibilities

1. ART DIRECTION: Manage and elevate the visual quality of work, mentoring others to meet high standards.
2. INNOVATIVE & TRADITIONAL DESIGN: Work across mediums including sell sheets, presentation decks, trade show booths, social media, video, and web design.
3. BRAND DESIGN: Ensure consistent look and feel of iconic brands across all platforms.
4. IDEATION: Lead and participate in brainstorms, bringing big ideas to life visually and culturally.
5. PRESENTATION DESIGN: Create compelling visual stories and design presentation decks to win business.
6. COLLABORATION: Work within a cross-functional team and larger creative group.
7. WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, driving projects forward with minimal supervision.

Experience & Skills

1. 5+ years of experience as a creative designer at an art director level or proven leadership as an art director.
2. A diverse portfolio demonstrating innovative work and team management.
3. College or university diploma in Advertising, Graphic, or Communication Design preferred.
4. Top-tier industry-level execution skills.
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Experience in the food and beverage industry and B2B is advantageous.
7. Proficiency in Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, Figma, PowerPoint.

The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and attracting qualified employees regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability.