Our client is seeking an Art Director for 4-6 month contract, with potential to extend.
● Lead the development of creative campaigns for both brand and key categories,
including: concept development, presentation, and production.
● Be involved in all aspects of creative from initial conception, overall look and style, to
direction of creative on set at photo and/or video shoots, to approval of post and layouts
for banners omni channel initiatives.
● Develop strategically relevant creative solutions based on the information gathered from
all documents including the creative brief and integrated team members.
● Ensure all work ladders up to brand strategy and style guides.
● Offer a confident creative POV while working collaboratively with other creative cross
channel team members (eCommerce, Print, Digital, etc.) and internal and external
stakeholders (Brand, Strat, photographers, producers, production partners, etc.).
● Partner with copywriters (and designers) to develop integrated creative solutions to
creative briefs.
● Regularly attend briefs, group meetings, production meetings, and presentations where
appropriate.
● Have an in depth understanding of imagery, composition and design, as well as proven
experience on set with photography and video teams.
● Oversee all aspects of art direction for your projects, including: talent sourcing,
production oversight, and presentations to senior leadership.
● Research and provide recommendations based on best practices as well as industry and
consumer trends, with a focus on emerging digital and social trends.
● Must be a self-starter with excellent attention to detail; with organizational,
communication and project management skills; and with the ability to work
independently and as part of a team.
● Consistently produce work that drives the brand forward.
What You Will Need
● 5+ years of experience in the Graphic Design/Art Direction/Marketing field in creative
development and execution, with a focus on fashion/home decor.
● Experience working in an integrated agency or lifestyle brand with work spanning across
all channels (digital, OOH, broadcast, print, social).
● Experience in creating/concepting for digital-first is preferred; experience in creating
motion graphics is considered an asset.
● Excellent creative and visual conceptualization, written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to effectively pitch and present ideas.
● A positive attitude: team-oriented, optimistic, flexible, solutions thinker, problem solver.
● Ability to execute projects from rough concepts to the finished product across all
channels.
● Organized, detail-oriented, self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with the
ability to prioritize work and handle tight deadlines.
● Knowledgeable in all aspects of graphic design: layout, typography, colour theory and
production processes.
● Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment.
● Global awareness of trends across the retail, fashion, home, beauty and lifestyle
industries.
● In-depth knowledge of all design related software applications (InDesign, Illustrator,
● Photoshop and Acrobat) in a Mac environment.
● Ability to easily adapt to new technology and adopt internal workflow systems.
Pay depends on experience. 40-43/hr
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Immigrant filmmakers, cinematographers, or media creatives currently living in Canada
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Interest in contributing to a documentary exploring immigrant experiences in film
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