WHO IS VMLY&R?
VMLY&R Canada is all about putting everything we are into everything we do. We’re a full-service experience agency that thrives on creating work that brings people together, creating new value for people and businesses through connected brands.
We resist the usual ways of seeing, thinking, and doing. We question everything, using data and insights to reimagine the entire connected customer experience.
WHY WORK WITH VMLY&R?
“VMLY&R values individual career growth by encouraging new skill and process development within the project management team. The company places an importance on culture and wellness, and it shows through all the amazing people that I work with.” – Alicia, Project Manager
THE OPPORTUNITY
Art Director (Junior)
Could this be you?
VMLY&R Canada is looking for a Jr. Art Director to assist with the realization of multidisciplinary projects (digital, content, radio etc.) as well as for the follow-up and overall quality of his/her projects. Our ideal candidate must be able to work in collaboration with copywriters, designers, co-creative directors, and production teams. This role supports VMLY&R, and GTB Canada.
You will…
- Concept and collaborate with creative teams, including other art directors, copywriters and designers
- Create visually stunning art including layout, typography and photography (when needed)
- Maintain our commitment to changing consumer behaviour through disruptive ideas at all contact points
- Ensure creative concepts and tactics are on brand and strategically sound
- Ensure quality of deliverables and oversee work throughout the production process
- Ensure creative files are prepped properly for production (digital, print and video)
- Work with the Creative Director in all areas of creative development
- Present work to clients with solid rationale and support
- Build presentation decks and visual mock-ups
- Lead and/or contribute to brainstorms
- Participate in agency-client and new business activity as required
You have…
- 1+ years’ experience in a creative agency
- Experience working on retail, in-store or shopper marketing (Automotive would be considered an asset)
- A College/university diploma in design or advertising
- A demonstrated ability to expand thinking to integrated channels
- Experience working on large brands
- Excellent communication skills- verbal and written
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, GoogleDocs, and MS Office (Word & PowerPoint)
- Advanced knowledge of typography, layout and colour
- Strong conceptual and design skills – brand guidelines, logos, poster design and content storytelling
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, juggle multiple projects and manage time effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills
Benefits of Working Here
- Hybrid flexible working environment
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation, plus the following paid days off:
- 4 day long weekends for stat holidays (April to October)
- Your birthday off
- December holiday shut-down
- A focus on your mental health (e.g., free workout app)
- Guided meditation sessions
- Weekly culture get togethers
- Annual Mind & Body program
- Employee referral bonus
- Learning and development opportunities
- WPP employee discounts
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