BIMM is booming, so we’re looking for a Senior Art Director to join our team!
Who we are
For over 40 years, we’ve crafted flawless data driven creative solutions for some of the biggest brands in Canada and across the globe. Everything we do is guided by a simple philosophy: marketing with greater certainty. We love creating amazing integrated brand experiences for our clients that deliver real business results.
We all act as one unit and believe in “having every BIMMER’s back”. Nice people only. Egos need not apply.
Who we’re looking for
Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you will be joining a high performing team of creative self-starters comprised of Art Directors, Copywriters, UX, UI and Traditional Designers. We are looking for a creative realist – If you’re a conceptual Art Director who brings their ideas to life with beautiful, smart design, applied across integrated channels and have award winning examples in your book, we should talk!
You will be working on several clients in the financial, home furnishings, non-for-profit, insurance, travel and automotive sectors. It is essential that you are able to collaborate with your creative team, the strategic planners as well as account leadership to deliver world class creative from one offs to fully integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
The Senior Art Director should have a proven track record to come up with award winning ideas for TV, radio, Email, Digital Ads, Out of Home, Landing Pages, Direct Mail and Social posts.
Requirements
Must have:
- 6+ years experience in a similar role or capacity
- Strong attention to detail, organized and extremely buttoned down
- Amazing presentation skills
- Mastery of craft: sweating the small stuff
- Agency experience working on big clients
- Proficient in Adobe CS, especially InDesign, XD and Figma
- Typographic snobbery
Nice to have:
- Award winning work, but also willing to roll up their sleeves
- Sketch
What’s in it for you?
- Work Life Balance with BIMM days: Spend your birthday any way you’d like, as long as it’s not at the office. Extra day off to enjoy every summer holiday and a week-long end-of-year break. Boo-yah!
- Benefits: We offer a comprehensive health & dental benefits plan with an Employee Assistance Program. BIMMers are also given extra $$$ to put towards wellness or health-related needs. Did we mention our RRSP with matching? A lil BIMM bonus to build your bank.
- Culture: Our squad is fun, friendly and entirely egoless. Our social committee plans BIMM bashes, Tasty Thursdays and quarterly outings like candle making workshops, board game nights, Jays games and cooking classes. Our summer and holiday parties are quite memorable as well! Having Fun Everyday is one of our core values.
- We believe in working & meeting with purpose. We observe a hybrid working model in our beautiful dog-friendly office located in the Distillery District, stuffed with snacks.
- Belonging: Our dedicated DEI committee provides thought-provoking insights which are reflected in our work; They also organize engaging awareness activities and events to showcase BIMMER’s professional talents and personalities. What talents might you bring? 🙂
- Growth: BIMM is part of kyu collective which gives our employees access to the network’s resources, training, offices, and more. We also prioritize your personal and professional development with opportunities like on-site Lunch n’ Learns, conferences and online courses. Love 2 Learn.
BIMM is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.
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Editor
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Driver Production Assistants
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Production Assistants
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