Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
About the role:
We're hiring a Senior Art Director to join our hybrid onsite team in Toronto working with a large financial client! As a Senior Art Director, you will bring your conceptual creative skills to an in-house agency that is looking to create exceptional D2C and B2B experiences for the client and consumers.
What you will be doing:
- Work as a leader on a creative and design team that’s producing a variety of materials for digital, social and print executions
- Direct, review and execute brand initiatives producing beautiful and innovative static and video assets for paid media, .com, mobile & app, banners, social and other assets
- Responsible for the full creative lifecycle from concept to execution
- Pitch creative solutions in response to marketing strategies to both internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee and manage the preparation of all finished files that will comply with the correct output specifications
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends (especially AI) and incorporate fresh ideas into our creative projects
- Ability to articulate and pitch conceptual and directional choices to clients
- Review and ensure all applicable creative aligns with brand’s guidelines and goals – providing consistency and quality in all outputs
What you need to be great in this role:
- 6-10 years of work experience that demonstrates impeccable craft and command of creative concepts, visual concepts, art direction and design across a variety of projects with an emphasis on digital but working knowledge of print
- Degree or equivalent in related field
- Advertising agency experience
- The ability to take projects from concept to completion with a history of translating strategic thinking into compelling and creative ideas
- Understand how to work on a range of designs within brand guidelines
- Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including (at minimum) Illustrator, InDesign, interactive PDF and Photoshop
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft PPT (video/motion experience is a plus)
- Deep knowledge & production experience with integrated and digital campaigns
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills with colleagues and clients
- A desire to mentor younger art directors, designers, and other creatives
- Proven success working in small and large, collaborative multi-functional teams across time zones and technologies
- Experience in the world of creative finance is an asset
Req ID: 11829#LI-director #LI-PS1
Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
