Art Director

Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Content in the role of Art Director/Designer for a one-year contract.

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director/Designer will push the envelope to develop cutting-edge designs. You’re able to visualize and execute creative solutions that engage and inspire our clients’ target audience. Even better, you are brilliant with all the latest design software and can deliver quality results quickly and efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Work from briefing documents to understand client challenges, objectives and brand strategies
• Collaborate with team members to develop fresh, exciting creative solutions during the conceptual stage through to production
• Develop graphics and layouts for multi-channels: in-store signage, flyers, online, etc.
• Execute creative concepts; and clearly communicate concepts and solutions to team
• Apply current design sensibilities to projects, with an excellent understanding of layout, typography, design and overall composition
• Interpret and communicate creative expectations and standards to photography studio
• Maintain creative and brand consistency across multiple channels
• Keeps abreast with trends in branding, marketing, advertising, and related communication industries
• Work on time-sensitive projects, multi-task and adhere to project requirements and deadlines
• Additional tasks as assigned

A bit about yourself:

• A minimum of 5 years experience working with an advertising agency/national retailer in a Designer/Art Director role
• A digital portfolio and/or website of your work
• Post-secondary education in related field: graduate of recognized graphics program or related field or equivalent to visual design
• A strong knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, brand development and creative process
• Proficient in Adobe CS (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Keynote/PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral, written, presentation) skills
• Strong organizational/planning skills, with the ability to manage workload issues and prioritize project needs
• Detail oriented, accurate and efficient
• Prior experience on-set with photographer(s) and crew members
• Video/animation experience an asset
• Positive working relationships built throughout the organization with a professional attitude
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, professional, courteous, astute with e-communication
• Must be reliable and willing to put in extra time as required to meet project deadlines

Working Environment

• The job is primarily performed from your home office with the occasional need to attend / work in other office locations.
• Occasional requirement for multi-tasking, simultaneous multiple urgent demands and / or work requiring attention to detail, subject to frequent, regular interruptions, or peak periods requiring an accelerated work pace or deadlines.
• Salaried job based on 32 hours / week, Monday to Friday. Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the organization is required. This job has no requirement to be on-call.
• Sustained requirement for manual dexterity / coordination for computer use.
• Sustained requirement for light physical exertion typical of an office job, such as sitting, standing, walking and operating office equipment.
• Regular requirement for low-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration for such activities as reading, inputting data, taking notes.
• Sustained requirement for high-intensity mental, visual or aural concentration such as analyzing large volumes of data, listening to calls / presentations or face-to-face interactions of a more complex nature.

If this sounds like you, click the apply link above!

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

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