Art Director

The Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will work with and lead a collaborative team of designers, copywriters and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.

Contract Details:

• The contract will run from June 1 through September 25.

You Will:

• Develop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environment

• Balance strategic development with client business objectives

• Direct & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting)

• Directly contribute to project design and development:
- create storyboards / initial graphic concepts
- conceive functional design solutions
- create site grids and interface demos

• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables

• Mentor and coach team members through project development and performance management

• Build and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendors

• Contribute to the innovative development of the creative department

You Have:

• Strong design portfolio 5+ years design and interactive work experience

• Experience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellence

• Well-developed communication skills

• Ability to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team members

• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines

• Solid working knowledge of the latest design tools including Adobe CS, Sketch, Principle

• Passion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, or design systems

• Experience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholders

• Comprehensive understanding of interaction and UI design

• Committed to the profession of visual communication

*The range listed below is hourly*

We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that include, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position. For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.
Salary Range
$70—$85 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.

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