Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis supports a range of D&I; actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program.

With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more. We’re looking for a Senior Art Director with experience across the Canadian and U.S. healthcare landscape to help shape bold, effective work for a diverse roster of health and pharmaceutical clients. This is a hands-on role for a visual storyteller who thrives on building ideas from concept to execution; The ideal candidate brings strong conceptual thinking, a sharp design eye, a collaborative mindset, and an uncompromising passion for craft and quality.

Lead the visual direction of campaigns across multiple channels (print, OOH, digital, social, experiential) Translate strategic briefs into strong, distinctive creative concepts Own art direction from concept through final production Partner closely with Copy, Strategy,



and Account teams to shape ideas early Mentor and guide intermediate and junior designers/art directors Ensure work aligns with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries Oversee photography, illustration, typography, and motion direction Review and approve final assets for quality, consistency, and craft Stay current on design, culture, and industry trends to inform creative work Contribute to pitches, recent business efforts, and creative sell-through Balance creative ambition with practical constraints (budget, timelines, platforms) 6+ years of professional experience in design and art direction ~ Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);

Experience directing photography, illustration, and other visual collaborators ~ Ability to give and receive constructive creative feedback ~ Experience mentoring junior and intermediate creatives ~ This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. We use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analysing resumes.

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Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

📌 Junior Digital Art Director (Toronto)
🏢 Publicis Health
📍 Toronto