Art Director

Brand Visual Management:

• Lead creative brainstorming sessions based on insights; take ownership of creative choices, and design positioning
• Collaborate with the brand team to develop campaign concepts from briefs and insights, pitch ideas to senior leadership
• Identify and articulate creative systems that deliver consistent visual assets and experiences across owned channels
• Present work and build alignment around visual direction and execution with key stakeholders and leadership
• Interpret creative feedback and data into visual expressions and iterative design process
• Collaborate with the Brand Operations Manager, Marketing Project Coordinator, and other cross-departmental leaders to align with production schedule

Design:

• Concept and create design systems for seasonal campaigns that support print and digital applications, including logos, typography, color pallet, graphic elements, and visual solution
• Ideate, create and develop creative campaign concepts alongside brand manager to fulfill seasonal business requirements
• Oversee and execute the Art Direction, graphic/digital design and output of visual representations
• Proactively bring forward innovative, modern and creative design thinking
• Work cross functionally with copy and content team to ensure consistency in all customer touch points
• Collaborate with external vendors or agencies in the conceptualization of photo shoots, designs and/or illustrations
• Stay abreast of industry and cultural trends, pulling these references into proactive pitches for creative initiatives and/or projects

Photography:

• Set and manage creative standards for both on-form and on-body photography
• Develop and implement art direction for model interaction including posing and expression
• Develop and innovate art direction for locations, lighting, casting, styling, hair/make up and props that elevates visual brand
• Work alongside photographer in photo selection process to ensure cross channel asset needs are met
• Stay abreast of industry and cultural photography trends, pulling these references into proactive pitches for creative initiatives and/or projects

People Management:

• Provide direction and feedback to your team that drives a clear creative concept, delivers on the brief, and elevates the visual direction of the brand
• Manage a team of designers, photographers and producers leading and inspiring them to deliver best in class visual assets
• Promote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability.
• Identify and brief other creative resources (both internal and external) necessary to deliver a project – including but not limited to Agencies, Designers, Illustrators, Copy Writers, Videographers and Developers
• Partner with the Marketing Project Coordinator to assign and allocate internal creative resources to incoming briefs
• Be a strategic leader by identifying problems, seeking solutions and outlining key objectives
• Mentor, develop and inspire creative team members

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience as a Graphic Designer, Digital Designer or Photographer
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in a leadership role
• Highly creative and collaborative individual, with knowledge of multiple design disciplines.
• Experience and passion for conceptualizing and creating impactful campaigns
• Ability to source external suppliers that meet project timelines and established budget.
• Ability to communicate concepts and design ideas into various mediums
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects concurrently
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Sense of humor, positive attitude and natural ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong understanding of communications systems, brand development, interactive commerce, and the overall creative process
• Expert in the creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
• Able to work in both print and web design for integrated campaigns
• Advanced knowledge with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Excellent with user interface design and the creative industry’s best practices
• Results-oriented and process driven, with high expectations of self and team
• Experience in a high growth organization preferred

• We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
• Get additional health care support through a virtual health care platform and a health spending account
• Have your birthday off to celebrate in style
• Be part of a team of incredibly talented, passionate, and driven people focused on building and innovating
• Make an impact with your work—each person has an equal opportunity to contribute to our goals
• Join one of the fastest-growing companies in Vancouver and find opportunities to grow in your own career—offering advancement opportunities for our team members is important to us!
• Stay fueled with our in-house chef, healthy snacks, coffee, and tea
• Hang out with the cute and cuddly dogs at our headquarters
• Stay fit with our in-office gym