Art Director - Halifax, Canada - VERB Interactive

VERB Interactive

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VERB is a digital marketing and technology agency located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Our global clients offer the opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the world's biggest destinations, resorts, and travel brands—and with our employee travel credit, it's easy to experience them for yourself.

We take a balanced approach to work/life and have fun at the office
- or wherever we happen to be working. We are passionate about exceeding expectations and we thrive on jobs other agencies might find too big, or too difficult, or too fast...

Sounds good? Great We are currently seeking an Art Director who is dedicated to delivering exceptional client experiences and possesses a well-rounded design background.

As an Art Director, you will oversee projects, as well as be the principal designer. You will conceptualize as much as you execute. You are expected to be as much an Art Director as a Production Designer. Collaboration with other departments is crucial, and proficiency in UX, video, traditional, and digital media is essential.

What You Will Do:

Oversee largescale design projects, from conception to delivery
Routinely join client calls and speak to designs clearly and confidently
Produce effective, visually stunning designs across all types of media
Maintain a high standard of design and ensure that only the best work is released for review
Share opinions, ideas, and offer input during creative meetings
Collaborate with other departments to ensure the creative stays consistent from the initial brainstorms until the final output
Collaborate across the agency to continually push the standards of creative
Mentor junior designers as required
Stay up to date with industry developments and tools

Requirements:

9+ years of graphic design experience with at least 23 of those years as an Art Director
Postsecondary education in graphic design, screen arts, web design or equivalent experience
Must have a visual portfolio to showcase experience
Wellrounded design experience including, but not limited to, web design, campaign work, and video production
Expert knowledge in Adobe Suite and Figma
Deep knowledge of branding, communications, and digital marketing trends
Solid understanding of browser and platform constraints and how they affect design
Strong understanding of typography and grid systems
Proficient in storyboarding, scripting, and concept development
Must be artistic and creative with a keen eye for spatial awareness
Strong visual design and conceptual thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to speak and work well with clients
Proven ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Able to collaborate with others and work independently
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized with the ability to function in a fastpaced business environment

Benefits

Our benefits are anything but basic, with vacation time available on day one (not to mention an extra bonus week during the holidays), an annual travel credit (for non-work related travel), and free office snacks and drinks to keep you energized when you're around.

In addition, we offer the following and are consistently looking for new ways to enhance the benefits we offer to our team:

100% premium share option for Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), with a health spending account to top up your claims
A healthy living account
Company matching RRSP program
Top up for Parental/Pregnancy leave
Remote and flexible work arrangements
Transit and fitness discounts
Recreational sports teams
Learning and development opportunities with a multitude of resources
Internal recognition programs