Senior Digital Art Director

Evolving Web; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Montreal seeks a seasoned Digital Art Director to oversee creative design for web projects affecting thousands of users daily. The ideal candidate will demonstrate comprehensive expertise in digital art direction, strategic thinking, and team leadership, ready to contribute to innovative digital experiences in a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Opportunities for continuous learning

Collaborative work environment

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in digital art direction and interaction design.
• Senior position experience with strong user-centered web product emphasis.
• Proficiency in design prototyping and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative teams in innovative digital experiences.
• Visualize ideas into compelling design for large-scale projects.
• Manage project timelines and supervise team members.

Skills

Creative direction

Strategic thinking

User-centered design

Interaction design principles

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Figma

Sketch

inVision

Job description

Are you a seasoned Digital Art Director ready to make a significant impact? We're a premier full-service digital agency based in Montreal, specializing in the design, development, and maintenance of large institutional websites. We serve clients in higher education, government, and healthcare sectors across Canada and the United States.

We are looking for someone with 6+ years of experience in digital art direction and interaction design. In this role, you’ll use creative approaches and make impactful design decisions on large-scale projects.

Here’s what we will expect from you on a day-to-day basis

• Push creative teams to imagine new ways of bringing digital experiences to life through interaction and content
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the creative, strategic and technical teams
• Visualize ideas and develop visual design directions for our clients and internal projects
• Elevate digital design and tell evocative brand stories that create emotional connections with users
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Supervise other team members and crave feedback yourself
• Develop Evolving Web’s creative approach
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and the target audience

What kind of skillset do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community?

• 6+ years experience in digital art direction, including experience in a senior position
• Demonstrable creative direction and strategic thinking
• Compelling interactive and conceptual design, with an emphasis on quality user-centred web and digital products
• Solid understanding of interaction design principles and usability practices;
• Experience in designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, Sketch, and inVision
• Experience in mentoring associate-level designers
• Experience in interacting with clients
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and current web design trends
• Have an eye for detail, be highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to take ownership in areas of responsibility
• Strong communication skills in English

Bonus for

• Experience with designing for content-driven websites
• Strong communication skills in French

What kind of person usually gets along easily with us?

• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Love sharing what you know
• Organized and able to work on several projects concurrently
• Creative, curious, and proactive at problem-solving
• Not afraid of learning new tools and taking on new responsibilities

Remote applications are welcome but the applicant must be

• Available during Montreal working hours
• Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
• Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills

What we Offer

• Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of ten of thousands of users every day
• Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
• Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
• Culture - A company with a team from around the works that feels like a family
• Flexible hybrid - For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of digital experiences!