Art Director

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Group SJR Full time

**Who We Are**

SJR is an award-winning content consultancy. We believe in the power of transformative content and have an unparalleled group of people with uncommon talents who do content marketing differently. We combine journalistic rigor with creative intelligence, then amplify with technology to sharpen the conversation, decode complexity, transfer knowledge, and build trust.

We hire passionate innovators, disruptors and content marketers to join us on our mission to create best-in-class brand storytelling. We strategize and create for the world’s best and biggest brands. Because they have such an impact on society, we have a big impact, too.

**Who We Are Looking For**

The Art Director’s role is critical to delivering creative that meets and exceeds client expectations. They take initiative to simplify complex concepts, highlight insights and visually communicate them in an elegant and forward-thinking way while balancing the client’s visual identity. Boldly ambitious and uniquely creative, the Art Director is responsible for upholding the highest design standards and overall experience and value of working with SJR.

**What You’ll Do**
- Lead and actively participate in creative ideation, pitch breakthrough ideas and oversee the translation of concepts into visual elements
- Liaise with creative and cross-functional teams in order to develop design approaches and strategies that exceed expectations
- Provide visual direction and share design best practices throughout the work cycle; ensure client’s brand and style guidelines are adhered to
- Present creative concepts to internal teams and clients with visual references and inspirations
- Lead end-to-end quality control and flawless execution of creative and the strategic rationale behind them
- Demonstrate ability to find creative solutions as challenges emerge — budget, client feedback, changes in strategic direction, etc.
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience as team dynamics and project demands shift
- Actively review and audit content to maintain quality control and to ensure all executions meet SJR’s standards
- Assist in coaching and inspiring junior creative team members while providing basic direction and oversight on completion of day-to-day tasks
- Assist in cultivating creative team culture and participate in global creative forums

**What You’ll Bring**
- Minimum 5 years of experience in creative content concepting, development and design in an advertising or marketing agency
- Strong portfolio showcasing high quality presentation design skills and clear design aesthetic
- Strong command of design principles, typography, colour theory and conceptual thinking
- Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Knowledge of various social media platforms and asset requirements and how to engage with different audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coach, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance and direction to junior team members
- Proven ability to uphold brand and style guidelines while demonstrating a creative mindset to think outside the box and push the envelope when needed
- Excellent project and time management skills with a commitment to produce high-quality work on tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented, organized and comfortable managing multiple projects and client feedback
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive when quick turnarounds are required
- Curiosity and passion for design
- Knowledge and skill in motion graphic design is considered an asset
- Basic understanding of French is an asset

**What We Offer**
- Hybrid work environment with three in-office days
- SJR office is located in the WPP Toronto Campus at the Toronto's Waterfront Innovation Centre with state-of-the-art amenities
- Competitive salary and time off policies
- Flexible benefits package, Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Reimbursement
- A team of intellectually curious, empathetic, and collaborative people

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