art director - Toronto - Tank Worldwide

Description

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands —Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Art Director, you will work closely with a Copywriter to develop bold, strategic ideas deployed seamlessly across all channels. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will help evolve concepts from initial spark to final execution, ensuring every detail reflects the brand, the strategy, and a high level of craft. As a member of our Toronto studio, you will join a dynamic, globally‑minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop original, relevant, and memorable ideas and campaigns
• Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual concepts (digital, social, print, radio, television)
• Lead the visual development of campaigns from concept through production
• Ensure creative excellence and consistency across all touchpoints (360° vision)
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, illustrators, and account teams
• Present and confidently defend your ideas internally and to clients
• Identify opportunities to elevate the creative work at every stage
• Occasionally participate in pitches and new business development
• Deliver work that is strategically aligned and on‑brand, minimizing client revisions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5 years of experience as an Art Director in an agency setting
• Degree or diploma in graphic design or a related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and multi‑channel craft
• Healthcare agency experience is an asset
• Strategic mindset with strong creative instincts
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence others and collaborate effectively
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with Adobe XD and Sketch is an asset
• Strong proficiency in English; working knowledge of French is an asset

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It's in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At TANK, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits - The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business therefore we offer competitive benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
• Vacation according to experience
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Extended long weekends on statutory holidays – TANK Days (extra days off annually)
• Work‑life balance measures

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range

$45,000 - $95,000 CAD

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in‑office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. TANK WW does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.