Art Director

OLIVER Agency - North America•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand’s organization – delivering more effective work at the speed and flexibility required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique methodology, and supported by bespoke technology, we design, build, and operate specialist, dedicated agencies onsite with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions. We’re looking for an Art Director to join our creative team and help bring bold ideas to life across one of our Financial Clients and platforms. This role is ideal for a visually driven creative with strong design fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for advertising. You’ll work closely with art directors, copywriters, and creative leadership to develop and execute compelling, on-brand creative work.

Requirements

4-5 years of experience in an advertising agency, creative studio, or related environment
Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills, layout, typography, and conceptual thinking
Ability to design for both digital-first platforms and traditional advertising formats
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
AI experience and curiosity - Familiarity with AI-driven tools, generative platforms, or willingness to experiment with emerging technologies to enhance creative output
Future-forward mindset - Open to exploring innovative approaches, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries
Solid understanding of visual design principles and current creative trends in all social platforms
Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Nice To Haves

motion or Figma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Be an integral part of a dedicated, close-knit team focused on a leading financial client, where we collaborate closely, support one another, and bring a lot of energy and fun to the work we do every day
Develop and execute creative concepts for integrated advertising campaigns
Design visual assets across digital, social, print, video and experiential platforms
Collaborate with copywriters and other creatives to bring ideas to life
Apply brand guidelines while contributing fresh visual ideas
Prepare files for production and ensure high-quality execution
Incorporate feedback from creative leadership and clients efficiently
Act as a brand steward for our client, upholding brand integrity across all deliverables by rigorously following brand guidelines, visual standards, and compliance requirements to ensure every asset is consistently and accurately on-brand