**Company description** 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 carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. 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. **Overview** As a Senior Art Director at Publicis, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and creative direction of our clients’ campaigns. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and execute concepts that span video production, print, and broadcast. Your ability to think conceptually and deliver high-quality visual solutions will be key to your success in this role. **Responsibilities** + Lead and develop creative concepts for integrated campaigns across video, print, social media, and digital + Works on multiple projects simultaneously and delivers on client expectations and meets objectives consistently + Oversee the production of video content, including storyboarding, directing, and collaborating with production teams to ensure high-quality output. + Good understanding of budgeting and scheduling. + Create visually compelling and strategically sound designs for print materials, including brochures, posters, and other marketing collateral. + Develop engaging social media content that aligns with clients' brand identities and marketing objectives. + Work closely with copywriters, designers, and account managers to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution. + Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table. + Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients, effectively communicating the strategic rationale behind your work. **Qualifications** + Post-secondary education in Advertising, Graphic Design or a related field. + Experience working on automotive clients a bonus (retail and brand). + 6+ years of experience in an art director role, preferably within an advertising agency environment. + Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, + Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma. + Excellent conceptual thinking and visual storytelling skills. + Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design. + Experience in directing video shoots and collaborating with production teams. + Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Exceptional communication and presentation skills. + A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful work. + Analytical skills to evaluate creative approach, and seek unexpected, original and innovative ideas. + Thrives in a fast paced and creative environment. **Additional information** Publicis 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. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources.