Art Director

Groupe LG2 • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$55 - CA$65 • Onsite

About The Position

LG2 Toronto is looking for an Art Director. Reporting to the Creative Leadership and working as a team with a Copywriter, your mission is to express ideas visually and solve complex communication challenges across all platforms, including video, out-of-home, digital, and content. Autonomous, curious, and deeply passionate about advertising, you will actively participate in all steps of the creative process—from the initial brief to client presentations and production follow-up—while contributing to the globally celebrated creative product that defines LG2. We are also open to hiring an existing creative team!

Requirements

• Proven experience in design, art direction, and developing concepts for mid- to large-scale multi-platform advertising campaigns.
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and digital design tools (Sketch or equivalent).
• Exceptional aesthetic sense and a true craftsman’s eye for detail, from meticulous typography and layout to precise color systems and kerning.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to quickly grasp complex communication challenges and address them with innovative solutions.
• An exuberant work ethic and continuous curiosity for popular culture, new technologies, and emerging forms of storytelling.
• An open-minded, collaborative team player who welcomes feedback with ease and views every challenge as an opportunity for improvement.
• Highly autonomous with a strong sense of responsibility and a proven ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a natural ability to present ideas clearly and positively influence both clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to LG2’s creative excellence by taking an active part in all steps of the creative process, from the initial brief to the final presentation and production follow-up.
• Bring big ideas to the table that push the boundaries of creativity for our brands, exploring multiple avenues to deliver impactful and memorable concepts.
• Develop compelling visual approaches, advertising layouts, and storyboards, providing strong artistic direction for photography, illustration, and motion design.
• Lead and oversee every stage of production autonomously to ensure world-class visual craft and an irreproachable quality of the final output.
• Present work in a convincing manner that reflects the strategic thoughtfulness, depth, and relevance of our creative endeavors.
• Communicate and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines with various internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Share your knowledge and inspire the team daily, while mentoring and supervising the activities and growth of junior creatives.
• Support new business initiatives by proactively contributing to pitches and uncovering new creative opportunities for the agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed