The Art Director is responsible for conceptual development and the execution of creative deliverables. These responsibilities include creating and communicating concepts, implementing marketing strategies and developing interactive design solutions. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Art Director will work with and lead a cooperative team of designers, copywriters and production specialists. Balancing creative thinking with interpersonal skills, this person will demonstrate an ability to justify concepts to both the client and the project team.Contract DetailsThe contract will run fromJune 1throughSeptember 25 .You WillDevelop concepts, communicate ideas, and design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives in a highly collaborative and iterative studio environmentBalance strategic development with client business objectivesDirect & delegate to core creative services disciplines (design, information architecture, audio design, production and copywriting)Directly contribute to project design and development:create storyboards / initial graphic conceptsconceive functional design solutionscreate site grids and interface demosProvide quality assurance of all creative deliverablesMentor and coach team members through project development and performance managementBuild and maintain a rapport with clients, partner agencies and vendorsContribute to the innovative development of the creative departmentYou HaveStrong design portfolio 5+ years design and interactive work experienceExperience leading a team of designers, production specialists and writers to creative excellenceWell-developed communication skillsAbility to think creatively and justify concepts to clients and team membersExperience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development,



creative brief development and creative executionAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyProven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlinesSolid working knowledge of the latest design tools including Adobe CS, Sketch, PrinciplePassion for interactive storytelling, ecommerce, product design, or design systemsExperience using video, motion samples and/or prototyping to sell your creative ideas to team members and stakeholdersComprehensive understanding of interaction and UI designCommitted to the profession of visual communication*The range listed below ishourly *We continually review ranges to address skills, experience and markets.Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a number of factors that inclu de, but aren’t limited to, a candidate’s experience and skills relative to the scope and responsibilities of the position.For current CM employees, tenure will also be a consideration.Salary Range $70 — $85 CAD.Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.Com, omc.Comand us.Greenhouse-mail.Io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you.We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company.If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.If U.S. based: https://www.Consumer.Ftc.Gov/articles/job-scams#avoidIf Canada based: https://www.Canada.Ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.HtmlIf U.K. based: https://www.Gov.Uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.Consumo.Go.Cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.Aspx#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Art Director - C$70 - C$85 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Critical Mass
📍 Winnipeg