Art Director (hybrid)

at  Scout Talent NA

• An excellent opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader, 28 years strong
• Enjoy an annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000, based on skills and experience
• Join a supportive team environment focused on learning and growth!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Memory Tree is looking for a full-time Art Director based in Kitchener, ON (hybrid).
Reporting to the VP of Media Production, this role will be primarily responsible for overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with creative and technical specifications, and facilitating effective communication across the media production team and external collaborators.
The Art Director plays a key role in maintaining quality assurance on all projects, meeting deadlines, and overseeing the organization of digital assets.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with planning for future projects and technical innovations
• Developing creative concepts and drafting copy and scripts
• Reviewing concepts and content for quality assurance
• Working collaboratively with team colleagues and outside vendors on projects
• Overseeing the development of graphic design/media production standards
• Leading the standardization of graphic design products

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ABOUT YOU

To qualify, you will need 2-3+ years of successful art direction, senior graphic design, or creative lead experience as part of a creative or media production agency or marketing department, including freelance work. Additionally, post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with a strong background in Graphic Design and knowledge of Creative and Graphic Design and Production principles.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Highly skilled in Graphic Design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Proficient working with email and productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Google Workspace)
• Proven knowledge of and experience with accessibility compliance (e.g. AODA)
• Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated capability to take criticism and feedback positively, with solution and client-focused outlook
• Possess a Class G drivers license and the ability to travel to locations not served by public transportation
• Familiarity with video editing and/or animation production and software (asset)
• Bilingualism in English and French/Spanish is considered (asset)

As our ideal candidate, your strong communication skills will enable you to articulate ideas and scripts effectively across a range of audiences. Your ability to blend creative thinking with practical execution ensures projects not only meet but exceed client expectations.
Above all, we value your ability to speak professionally and persuasively, influencing your clients and guiding your creative teams effectively. You should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mature, capable of working equally well independently and as part of a diverse team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, eager to leverage their skills to make a significant impact.

• Assisting with planning for future projects and technical innovations
• Developing creative concepts and drafting copy and scripts
• Reviewing concepts and content for quality assurance
• Working collaboratively with team colleagues and outside vendors on projects
• Overseeing the development of graphic design/media production standards
• Leading the standardization of graphic design product