Directeur.trice Artistique Senior - Senior Art Director

Sid Lee • Montreal, QC

3d

About The Position

Sid Lee is a multidisciplinary creative collective striving to make a difference and celebrating culture with bold ideas. Over 300 artisans work as one team from offices in Montreal, Toronto, New York, Paris, London, and San Francisco. They strive to break the ordinary through brand building, brand expression and brand experience. Its creative community also includes Yard, Digital Kitchen, Sid Lee Sport, Sid Lee Architecture, and Haigo. Alongside daring clients, Sid Lee draws on its rich collection of disciplines: from craft to culture and innovation, empowering its clients to outperform their competitors, earn the trust of their customers, and increase their influence.
Sid Lee is a member of kyu, a collective of top-tier global creative companies established by Hakuhodo DY Holdings. Sid Lee also imagined C2 Montréal, one of the largest creative-business conferences in the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communications, or related field.
• 8+ years of art direction experience, ideally in a creative agency environment.
• Compelling portfolio demonstrating outstanding campaign work across platforms, with strong digital and social experience.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to inspire and develop creative teams.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and an outstanding eye for visual storytelling and detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both team and client settings.
• Ability to navigate multiple projects at once—balancing vision, speed, and craft.
• Up-to-date knowledge of design, branding, digital, and social trends.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the local market is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and art direction for integrated campaigns, ensuring exceptional quality and innovation across all deliverables.
• Partner closely with Copywriters, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute compelling concepts for digital, social, print, and experiential platforms.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate team members, fostering growth and creative excellence.
• Translate brand strategy and objectives into breakthrough visual narratives and campaign executions.
• Present creative concepts and final work with clarity and conviction to both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stay attuned to shifts in culture, design, and technology—bringing new perspectives and inspiration to the team.
• Oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and brand guidelines are met without compromising creativity.
• Proactively contribute to the ongoing evolution of Sid Lee’s creative vision, process, and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior