Art Director - Toronto, Canada - Group SJR

Group SJR

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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 crossfunctional 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 endtoend 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 daytoday 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 highquality work on tight deadlines
Detailoriented, 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 inoffice days
SJR office is located in the WPP Toronto Campus at the Toronto's Waterfront Innovation Centre with stateoftheart 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