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
The Art Director is responsible for the visual style of communications used for, and not limited to print, experiential, instore POS, magazines, product packaging, all digital media, web design etc.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Responsible for generating strategically sound ideas and concepts solo, or in tandem with a Copywriter
- Execute layouts to deliver on objectives of project briefs
- Oversee consistency, compliance with regulatory bodies, and manage evolution of brands from creative perspective
- Producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts based on approved concepts and ideas
- Understanding our clients marketing and business strategy and target audiences
- Responsible not only for developing visual styles, and guides, but designing final creative as well
- Able to delegate responsibilities to designer(s) as well as provide clear direction on final artwork
- Responsible for presenting and selling work to clients and internal team members
- Responsible for keeping on top of all trends and best practices
- Willing to work on alcohol and cannabis related clients
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Friendly, positive, can-do attitude
- Proficient in the use of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint
- Creative and conceptual while remaining focused on the client’s objectives and goals
- Results-focused, self-starter, highly motivated and detail-oriented with a high level of energy/high sense of urgency, with an understanding of time-sensitivity
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a timely manner and flexibility to adapt to changing workload in a fast-paced collaborative environment
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
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.
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