This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Junior or Intermediate Art Director based in Canada.
As a Junior or Intermediate Art Director, you will transform bold ideas into distinctive visual concepts that challenge conventions and help brands stand out. Working in a collaborative creative agency environment, you will partner with copywriters, strategists, and fellow designers to develop innovative campaigns across a wide range of media. From digital experiences and social content to print, video, outdoor advertising, and unconventional activations, your work will bring creative strategies to life. You will have the opportunity to present your ideas, contribute to client-facing projects, and refine your craft alongside a team that values originality, experimentation, and creative excellence. This role is ideal for a visually driven thinker who enjoys pushing boundaries, embracing feedback, and exploring emerging technologies, including generative AI. The position is fully remote within Canada, with preference given to candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Accountabilities
Creative concept development: Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and other creative professionals to generate original, unexpected ideas and develop compelling visual solutions that align with brand objectives.
Art direction and design execution: Translate creative concepts into polished, engaging designs using strong visual storytelling, typography, layout, composition, and design principles.
Presentation development: Prepare, refine, and deliver creative concepts for internal reviews and client presentations, clearly communicating the thinking and rationale behind visual decisions.
Multichannel campaign production: Develop creative assets across a variety of formats, including video, social media, print, outdoor advertising, guerrilla marketing, direct marketing, and digital experiences.
Creative collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to explore ideas, exchange feedback, solve creative challenges, and deliver cohesive campaign executions.
Project and deadline management: Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, adapting to different project requirements, priorities, and timelines while maintaining a high standard of creative quality.
Creative innovation: Stay informed about emerging trends, industry developments, visual culture, and award-winning campaigns to continuously strengthen creative output.
Generative AI experimentation: Explore and apply generative AI tools where appropriate to support ideation, concept development, visual experimentation, and creative workflows.
Asset and file management: Organize and maintain creative files, design assets, and project documentation to ensure efficient collaboration and accessible, well-structured working files.
Continuous improvement: Seek feedback, embrace creative challenges, and refine ideas and execution through an iterative design process that encourages originality and professional growth.
Requirements
Professional experience: At least one year of experience in an advertising agency or a comparable creative environment, with exposure to campaign development and collaborative creative production.
Strong creative portfolio: A portfolio website showcasing original concepts, strong design execution, and creative solutions that demonstrate visual thinking, conceptual ability, and attention to detail. A portfolio website link is mandatory for consideration.
Design software proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, as well as Figma.
Conceptual thinking: The ability to generate distinctive, provocative, and strategically relevant ideas that help brands differentiate themselves and engage their audiences.
Visual design expertise: A solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, visual hierarchy, colour theory, and other fundamental art direction principles.
Multimedia versatility: An interest in developing creative work across different platforms and formats, from digital and social content to print, video, and outdoor campaigns.
Generative AI awareness: An understanding of how generative AI can contribute to the creative process, along with a willingness to experiment with emerging tools and workflows.
Communication and presentation skills: The ability to articulate creative ideas clearly, explain design decisions, and incorporate constructive feedback from colleagues and clients.
Collaboration and adaptability: A team-oriented mindset, openness to different perspectives, and the ability to work effectively with copywriters, strategists, designers, and other stakeholders.
Organization and accountability: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of creative files, assets, deadlines, and assigned responsibilities.
Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, developing new skills, accepting constructive criticism, and continuously raising the quality of your creative work.
Professional attitude: A strong work ethic, positive outlook, humility, and willingness to adapt when ideas evolve or creative decisions change.
Location requirement: Must currently reside in Canada. Candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta, will be given preference, although remote applicants from elsewhere in Canada are welcome.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Canada, with preference given to candidates located in Edmonton, Alberta.
Creative collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment that values original thinking, open communication, constructive feedback, and shared creative exploration.
Professional development: Strengthen your art direction, conceptual thinking, design execution, and presentation skills through hands-on creative projects.
Multichannel experience: Build a diverse portfolio by contributing to campaigns across digital, social, print, video, outdoor, and unconventional advertising formats.
Emerging technology exposure: Experiment with generative AI and explore new approaches to creative development and visual storytelling.
Creative ownership: Contribute ideas from early concept development through design execution and presentation, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on campaign outcomes.
Industry recognition and creative ambition: Work in an environment that values high-quality creative work, originality, and ambitious ideas.
Inclusive workplace: Join a team that welcomes diverse backgrounds and recognizes the value of different lived experiences and perspectives.
Full-time opportunity: Secure a full-time position within a collaborative creative department.