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Position: Art Director
Location: Hybrid
Starts: September 2022
Duration: Full-Time
Status: Full-Time
Rate: Up to $90,000 per year
Our agency client is looking for an Art Director to join their team, on a fulltime basis. This will be an onsite hybrid role (2x per week in Mississauga).
What you’ll be doing:
- Ideating 360 degree campaigns for reputable retail, CPG and food clients,
- Working with clients and a full in-house creative team.
- Art directing photo shoots & video shoots
- Illustrating storyboards, briefing clients, and creating actionable plans to deliver the creative.
- Overseeing and collaborating with Designers, Production Designers, fellow ADs, and Copywriters.
- Sketching and ideating storyboards
- Working on set with creatives!
Skills needed:
- A portfolio showcasing your AD skills: photo shoots, video shoots, conceptual/ideation
- 4+ years of experience
- Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Client-facing skills
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Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]
Creative Circle
JOB DESCRIPTION – CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Job Type: Part-time (25 hours / week M-F)
Pay: $50-$65 / hr
Location: Choice of Offices (Toronto / Vaughan / Oakville), with some days Remote
Reports to: CEO
We are looking for a creative leader to join our fast-growing organization: Someone who can push our creative boundaries, drive an emotional connection with our customers and elevate our organization!
What You Will Do
- Direct the overall creative strategy to build increased brand awareness of Ultramatic and increase our overall return on ad spend
- Finetune our brand guidelines to support our corporate values, ensuring all internal and external digital executions adhere to the brand standards harmoniously
- Articulate our brand look and personality for different customer avatars / segments
- Develop create assets that promote our products and explain their benefits, for digital and print media as well as in-store merchandising
- Be responsible for the creation of copy, graphic design, photography, advertisements, emails, and video – for use on our website, landing pages, ppc platforms, social media sites, print, SMS and TV
- Oversee the marketing calendar and go-to-market plan for all product and category launches, promotions and campaigns
- Periodically, lead the redesign and UX of our website, ecommerce flow, social media sites, and in-store customer experience
- Lead process to recruit and evaluate creative vendors and new hires
- Be the lead creative contact with our SEO, PPC and Website contractors and agencies
- Participate in a cross-functional team that maps out the ideal customer journey for each customer avatar and articulates the value each customer segment seeks to receive from Ultramatic
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in sales, operations, and finance to support their roles and identify synergies
- Oversee the budget for creative services and advise stakeholders on the most effective use of the budget to achieve the objectives
Who You Are
- University/College degree in Marketing, Design or related field, with a diploma in Graphic Design
- 6+ years of art/creative direction experience in an agency or 8+ years in an internal creative department
- Experience with brand building through creative ideation and technical execution
- Demonstrated capabilities in creative software and copy writing (Figma, Sketch, Canva, Adobe creative suite, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop + Animate, Premiere and After Effects, Anyword, etc)
- Media production experience (print, video, web, etc)
- Team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves for any task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have an online portfolio for viewing
- Organized self-directed and able to manage multiple and complex projects in a timely manner
- Global awareness of visual trends
- Experience in the furniture industry or with the senior demographic is a bonus
Ultramatic Canada Corp.
Our agency client is looking for an Art Director to join their team, on a fulltime basis. This will be an onsite hybrid role (2-3x per week in Mississauga).
What you’ll be doing:
– Ideating 360 degree campaigns for reputable retail, CPG and food clients,
– Working with clients and a full in-house creative team.
– Art directing photo shoots & video shoots
– Illustrating storyboards, briefing clients, and creating actionable plans to deliver the creative.
– Overseeing and collaborating with Designers, Production Designers, fellow ADs, and Copywriters.
– Sketching and ideating storyboards
– Working on set with creatives!
Skills needed:
– A portfolio showcasing your AD skills: photo shoots, video shoots, conceptual/ideation
– 4+ years of experience
– Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
– Client-facing skills
Creative Circle
THE DONERNORTH EXPERIENCE
Join DonerNorth! We are a new agency, having brought together UNION Creative and 6Degrees in December 2021. With deep competencies in brand storytelling, shopper marketing, experiential and packaging, we believe that ideas need to be as impactful creatively as they are commercially. Our list of clients includes a wide range of internationally recognized consumer packaged goods, retail and alcohol/beer. We like to say that DonerNorth is where the big idea gets its hands dirty, meaning we help our clients solve issues from insight, strategy and creative through to execution. We are a passionate, friendly, inclusive, professional, and growing agency, and our office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Church and Bloor.
THE OPPORTUNITY
DonerNorth is on the market for an awesome intermediate to senior creative team. We’re looking for a dynamic duo with a passion to create award-winning work, who also has experience across all media – TV, outdoor, print, and innovating in the digital space. Get ready to tackle some killer briefs, using your brilliant minds to create campaigns that meet the client’s expectations and beyond. In addition to this, we’re looking for team players who want to contribute to the greater agency good and have a little fun along the way. So, if this sounds like your cup of tea, we’ll put the kettle on. Talk to us!
Copywriter Role
- A conceptual thinker who spells real good (plus, other writing skills.)
- Has the ability to turn briefs into insightful, effective and thought-provoking campaigns
- Skilled in developing brand tone and voice across multiple platforms (television, radio, print, social, etc.)
- Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
- Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! …Just kidding. We love to whine. Especially on Fridays. 😉
- Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
- Can sell the shit out of a creative idea, passionately and persuasively
- Keeps up with the Kardashians, and other less relevant cultural trends
- Positive, forward-thinker who contributes to office culture and morale. And can tell a joke or two! Or, at least laugh at ours
- Does not wear socks to bed
Art Director Role:
- A conceptual thinker who can design real good
- A keen eye and technical ability to create well-crafted layouts and artwork using the entire Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in briefing, supervising and supporting studio on individual projects
- Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! (well, maybe you and your partner can take turns complaining, but never at the same time…)
- Up to date on all current design and cultural trends
- Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production. companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
- Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
- Excellent at explaining and fighting to design options, decisions, and strategies across the organization – usually to non-designers (they need all the help they can get.)
- Great at developing and translating brand identities across multiple platforms
- A passion for experimentation with new tools and processes as well as researching new approaches and techniques
- Doesn’t heat up fish in the microwave at work because that’s an abomination
DonerNorth is an equal opportunity employer. We are a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
DonerNorth
We need the best. This isn’t a tactic or an enticement, this is a gate. Our clients expect next level shit, and we aim to deliver more than they expect. Our company culture is built on “great is not good enough. Always aim for awesome.” Period. Better, smarter, faster. If you think you fit this description reach out. tension
Tim Horton’s Commercial Casting Call
- This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however you should be outgoing and comfortable being interviewed on camera.
- In order to be considered, you CANNOT be a VEGETARIAN or VEGAN. Additionally, you cannot have any lunch food allergies or sensitivities.
- Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpat.ca
- To apply, you MUST be able to work legally in Canada.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available on SEPTEMBER 7th for a brief online interview with the director.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a brief PCR COVID test on SEPT. 13th or 14th.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a brief wardrobe appointment on SEPT.13th or 14th.
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming in the Greater Toronto Area on SEPT. 15th.
- If booked, you will receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment, $75 for a COVID test, and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is used in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $500 for the web, and/or $1000 for t.v.
Commercial Casting Call for Small Business Owners
- This is an ACTRA 706C job. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- To participate, you MUST be fully vaccinated.
- To participate, you MUST be able to film in the Greater Toronto Area.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on Sept 15th.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming on Sept 24th or 25th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
- If booked, you will receive $100 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,250 for its use. If your business is selected for filming, you will receive $2,000 as a location fee.
Financial Services Commercial Casting Call
- – This is an ACTRA 706C job. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/
- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- To participate, you MUST be fully vaccinated.
- To participate, you MUST be able to film in the Greater Toronto Area at the location of the small business you are recommending.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on Sept 15th.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between Sept 22nd – 23rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming on Sept 24th or 25th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
- If booked, you will receive $100 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,250 for its use.
Duration: 6-Month Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
• We’re seeking to grow this into a permanent full-time opportunity.
Anticipated Start Date: October 2022
Location: At 1dea’s office* at 348 Bagot St., Unit 203, Kingston, ON
*working remotely or hybrid arrangements may occur, contingent on provincial COVID-19 guidelines
Application Deadline: September 19, 2022
1dea Design + Media Inc. (pronounced “one idea”) is a Kingston, ON based marketing/creative agency specializing in visual brand identities, conversion-driven websites and custom graphic design. For the past 17 years, we’ve supported a variety of clients in industries such as government, tourism, health-care, not-for-profit, B2B, some B2C and education. With our primary office in Kingston and a remote office in Ottawa, we’re seeking an exceptionally-detailed and well-rounded Digital Production Designer to help support our Graphic Design team. In this role, you’ll work alongside our entire team, particularly supporting our designers and Creative Director.
Immersed amongst a highly collaborative team of senior-level designers, off-site front/backend developers and in-office project managers, you will be responsible for supporting our team in layout and digital asset-related work such as WordPress & Elementor website page builds, producing digital ad assets, completing WordPress website edits/updates, creating Adobe XD wireframes/prototypes, quality assurance (QA) reviews of completed materials by our team, and general marketing and administration assistance.
Our studio is extremely collaborative and requires a passionate individual who shares our creative values, innate attention to detail and genuine discipline to do what’s best for our clients. With a minimum of 1 year of experience, our ideal candidate will be up-to-date with the trends of design, UX/UI, marketing and digital practices (no coding/development required). The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (including Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and more). As a supporting member of our creative/design team, you’ll be responsible for managing a day-to-day schedule of numerous projects, predominantly working within the confines of a previously designed brand.
Skills & Experience
- A relevant degree or diploma (preferably in Graphic Design/Web Development/Interaction Design/Marketing)
- A minimum of 1 years of creative/marketing agency experience is preferred
- Working level use of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and more
- Ability to remain solutions-focused and positive during times of urgency
- Laser-sharp attention to detail
- Ability to work closely with our Creative Director and to handle feedback for growth and development
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to be immediately adaptable to changing priorities with multiple concurrent projects
To apply, please submit a portfolio, resumé and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In-Office and Relocation
In this position at 1dea, it is our preference to have a candidate work in-office with the rest of the team. Priority will be given to those that live in Kingston or surrounding areas or are willing to relocate to the area.
About 1dea
1dea Inc. is simply a small and close-knit team of individuals who truly care about the work we produce. And we work extremely hard to make it happen. Specializing in strategic brand developments, conversion-driven websites and custom graphic design, we continually exhaust our efforts to find creative solutions that leverage the best of our clients’ brands and goals for growth.
Job Type: Full-time
1dea Design + Media Inc.