OLIVER Agency - North America
Art Director
OLIVER Agency - North America, Scarborough, ON
About the role:
Oliver Agency is looking for an Art Director to join the team! This role will be working with one of our large financial services clients in Toronto.
As an Art Director, you will bring your digital skills to an in-house digital studio that is looking to create exceptional designs and experiences for the client and consumers.
What you will be doing:
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About OLIVER:
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, custom creative ecosystem with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions.
Established in 2004, our model is now driven by nearly 3,000 people worldwide, working across more than 200 custom creative ecosystems in over 25 countries. We are the undisputed leader in our space, which means we carry the responsibility and humility that comes with breaking new ground, continually evolving one of the most transformative agency models in history. People who join OLIVER come to us from all stages of their careers, from entry-level to agency veteran. They find a culture of entrepreneurism, direct and meaningful client impact, deep collaboration across offices and teams, and frankly, a bit of the unknown. If you're most comfortable in safe, predictable environments, OLIVER may not be for you. That said, we will also give you the support, tools, feedback, and recognition to be your best - we want you to achieve what you strive for. The opportunities for growth are as wide as you can make them.
Our Values and how to live them
We've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER. We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Inside Ideas Group and its' affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruitment department. IIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
Oliver Agency is looking for an Art Director to join the team! This role will be working with one of our large financial services clients in Toronto.
As an Art Director, you will bring your digital skills to an in-house digital studio that is looking to create exceptional designs and experiences for the client and consumers.
What you will be doing:
- Work as part of a team designing and producing a variety of materials for the digital realm
- Direct, review and execute digital first initiatives producing beautiful and innovative designs for .com, mobile, banners, social and other assets
- Responsible for the full design lifecycle from concept to execution
- Pitch creative solutions in response to marketing strategies to both internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee and manage the preparation of all finished files that will comply with the correct output specifications
- 5+ years of work experience that demonstrates impeccable craft and command of creative concepts, visual concepts, art direction and design across a variety of projects with an emphasis on digital but working knowledge of print
- Degree or equivalent in relevant field
- The ability to take projects from concept to completion, with a history of translating strategic thinking into compelling, creative ideas
- Understand how to work on a range of designs within brand guidelines
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills with colleagues and clients
- Deep knowledge & production experience with integrated and digital campaigns
- A strong understanding and general skills around motion graphics and video
- Proven success working in small and large, collaborative multi-functional teams across time zones and technologies
- Ability to effectively understand and execute against specific brand guidelines
- A desire to mentor younger art directors, designers, and other creatives
- Excellent Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) skills as well as Sketch and Figma (AE and PremierPro experience a bonus)
- Experience in the world of finance is also a bonus!
#LI-midsenior #LI-PS1
About OLIVER:
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, custom creative ecosystem with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions.
Established in 2004, our model is now driven by nearly 3,000 people worldwide, working across more than 200 custom creative ecosystems in over 25 countries. We are the undisputed leader in our space, which means we carry the responsibility and humility that comes with breaking new ground, continually evolving one of the most transformative agency models in history. People who join OLIVER come to us from all stages of their careers, from entry-level to agency veteran. They find a culture of entrepreneurism, direct and meaningful client impact, deep collaboration across offices and teams, and frankly, a bit of the unknown. If you're most comfortable in safe, predictable environments, OLIVER may not be for you. That said, we will also give you the support, tools, feedback, and recognition to be your best - we want you to achieve what you strive for. The opportunities for growth are as wide as you can make them.
Our Values and how to live them
- Ambition. You look for opportunities to deliver greater value to those around you
- Imagination. You identify a range of solutions to problems
- Inspiration. You lead by example and encourage others
- Inclusion. You are actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
- Learning. You have excellent listening skills that helps you to learn from our clients and those around you
- Results. You accept responsibility for your action
We've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER. We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Inside Ideas Group and its' affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates and subsidiaries have an internal recruitment department. IIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.