Art Director Job In Na

Job Description

Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America.

As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One. Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 100,000 talents across over 100 countries around the world.

Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with various community groups.

Job Description

As an Art Director at Publicis, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and creative direction of our clients’ campaigns. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and execute concepts that span video production, B2B marketing, print, and social media. Your ability to think conceptually and deliver high-quality visual solutions will be key to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of creative concepts for integrated campaigns across video, print, social media, and B2B marketing.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on client expectations and meet objectives consistently.
• Oversee the production of video content, including storyboarding, directing, and collaborating with production teams to ensure high-quality output.
• Good understanding of budgeting and scheduling.
• Create visually compelling and strategically sound designs for print materials, including brochures, posters, and other marketing collateral.
• Develop engaging social media content that aligns with clients' brand identities and marketing objectives.
• Work closely with a copywriter, the senior creative team, designers, and account managers to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table.
• Present creative concepts and campaigns to the senior creative team, effectively communicating the strategic rationale behind your work.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Advertising, Graphic Design or a related field.
• 2-3+ years of experience in an art director role, preferably within an advertising agency environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, including video production, B2B marketing, print, and social media campaigns.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Strong conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills.
• Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Experience on video shoots and collaborating with production teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful work.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Groupe; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.