Senior Art Director

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada – full‑time, on site. Ontario based candidates preferred. Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Role Overview

Senior Art Director to lead creative direction on earned‑first campaigns across digital, print, video, social, experiential and other platforms, working closely with copywriters, strategists, and account teams. Will support the Executive Creative Director and contribute to the agency’s creative output.

Responsibilities

- Lead the development of art direction and creative concepts for earned‑first campaigns, integrated social/digital campaigns, activations, and content.
- Craft impactful visual concepts for a wide range of platforms and channels, ensuring all content is grounded in insights and adheres to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Strategists, and Account teams to develop holistic campaign approaches and creative solutions.
- Identify and pursue creative opportunities beyond the brief to deliver unexpected and impactful ideas for existing and prospective clients.
- Develop and deliver compelling creative presentations to clients, articulating creative rationale and vision.
- Take direction from the Executive Creative Director, constantly striving to elevate the quality of the work.




- Work directly with clients to offer creative counsel, navigating and resolving execution roadblocks with solutions‑oriented thinking.

Qualifications & Skills

- 7+ years of progressive experience in a fast‑paced, integrated agency environment.
- Proven experience as a lead art director on integrated campaigns.
- Strong portfolio showcasing earned‑first thinking.
- Exceptional conceptual and writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories for diverse audiences.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and strategic thinking.
- Confidence and engaging presentation skills.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365, AI tools, and Mac environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field preferred.

We Offer

- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities, mentorship, and growth within a global creative community.
- Inclusive, collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives.
- Hybrid work model – teams in the office approximately four days a week, with flexibility for accommodations.

Equity and Inclusion

Burson is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

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📌 Senior Art Director at Burson Global (Toronto)
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