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.

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 the mandate's launch in 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 POV and the Miami Ad School Canada. The Groupe also launched This Is The Job, an initiative designed to work with Canada's largest school boards to change the complexion of the marketing industry and inspire racialized teens and young adults to consider a career in the industry.

Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada (Publicis Canada, Hawkeye, Razorfish, Publicis Health, ThePubProductions, Nurun, Publicis Sports & Entertainment), Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett Canada, Ove Brand Design, Leo Burnett Design), Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Synergize, TPM),MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada) and Publicis Sapient.

Overview: As a Sr. Art Director, you will be responsible for developing compelling and engaging copy across various channels and platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and execute creative solutions across various mediums, including print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: Work with a senior copywriter to develop ideas for integrated advertising campaigns including websites, social media, OOH, digital content, broadcast, experiential and beyond.
• Concept Development: Develop and present creative concepts that meet project objectives and elevate our brand presence.
• Design Execution: The execution of visual design from concept to final hand-off, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and high standards of quality.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively communicate design solutions.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results.
• Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to continually enhance our creative offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or similar in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Art Director or Senior Art Director, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects across platforms.
• Proficiency in design software and tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex design challenges.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.