Description
We're looking for a talented Art Director with a strong design background to join our creative team in Vancouver.
This is a great opportunity for someone who started their career as a Designer and has grown into an Art Director, or a strong Senior Designer who's ready to take that next step. You'll work on exciting, visually driven campaigns and creative projects, bringing ideas to life across digital, social, and integrated channels.
Responsibilities
- Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
- Develop strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution.
- Stay hands-on with design, creating layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets.
- Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life.
- Help establish and maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and deliverables.
- Translate creative briefs into engaging, visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities.
- Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
- Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while maintaining a high standard of creative craft.
- Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep the work fresh and relevant.
- Balance multiple projects and deadlines without compromising creativity or attention to detail.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency.
- A strong foundation in graphic design, with a career path rooted in hands-on design work.
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
- Strong skills in typography, composition, colour, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience with Figma is a plus.
- The ability to develop big creative ideas while also executing the design work needed to bring them to life.
- Experience working collaboratively with Copywriters and other creative disciplines.
- A strong understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative thinking clearly.
- A collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity.
Benefits
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
Salary
CAD 95,000-115,000 per-year-salary