Junior or Intermediate Art Director

As a Junior or Intermediate Art Director, you will transform bold ideas into distinctive visual concepts that challenge conventions and help brands stand out. Working in a collaborative creative agency environment, you will partner with copywriters, strategists, and fellow designers to develop innovative campaigns across a wide range of media. From digital experiences and social content to print, video, outdoor advertising, and unconventional activations, your work will bring creative strategies to life. You will have the opportunity to present your ideas, contribute to client-facing projects, and refine your craft alongside a team that values originality, experimentation, and creative excellence. This role is ideal for a visually driven thinker who enjoys pushing boundaries, embracing feedback, and exploring emerging technologies, including generative AI. The position is fully remote within Canada, with preference given to candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta.

• Professional experience: At least one year of experience in an advertising agency or a comparable creative environment, with exposure to campaign development and collaborative creative production.

• Strong creative portfolio: A portfolio website showcasing original concepts, strong design execution, and creative solutions that demonstrate visual thinking, conceptual ability, and attention to detail. A portfolio website link is mandatory for consideration.

• Design software proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, as well as Figma.

• Conceptual thinking: The ability to generate distinctive, provocative, and strategically relevant ideas that help brands differentiate themselves and engage their audiences.

• Visual design expertise: A solid understanding of typography, layout, composition, visual hierarchy, colour theory, and other fundamental art direction principles.

• Multimedia versatility: An interest in developing creative work across different platforms and formats, from digital and social content to print, video, and outdoor campaigns.

• Generative AI awareness: An understanding of how generative AI can contribute to the creative process, along with a willingness to experiment with emerging tools and workflows.

• Communication and presentation skills: The ability to articulate creative ideas clearly, explain design decisions, and incorporate constructive feedback from colleagues and clients.

• Collaboration and adaptability: A team-oriented mindset, openness to different perspectives, and the ability to work effectively with copywriters, strategists, designers, and other stakeholders.

• Organization and accountability: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of creative files, assets, deadlines, and assigned responsibilities.

• Growth mindset: Enthusiasm for learning, developing new skills, accepting constructive criticism, and continuously raising the quality of your creative work.

• Professional attitude: A strong work ethic, positive outlook, humility, and willingness to adapt when ideas evolve or creative decisions change.

• Location requirement: Must currently reside in Canada. Candidates based in Edmonton, Alberta, will be given preference, although remote applicants from elsewhere in Canada are welcome.