Senior Art Director

Job Title

Senior Art Director – R1127737 (Senior Creative Team)

Toronto

Dentsu Creative, an agency of dentsu.

Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas that are brought alive in new ways. Along the way, you will team up with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior.

By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless. Diversity is embedded in who we are and all that we do: our mindset, our solutions, and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable environment.

• Develop insightful, objective‑driven concepts that build brand presence, personality, and cultural relevance.
• Lead visual design and art direction on assigned projects, ensuring a high level of craft, consistency, and creative integrity.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, strategists, and account teams to bring integrated ideas to life across platforms.
• Translate creative concepts into compelling visual systems across social, digital, experiential, and traditional channels.
• Contribute to creative work streams that incorporate AI‑enabled tools to support ideation, experimentation, prototyping, and production—applying strong human judgment, taste, and direction.
• Stay curious and engaged with new creative technologies, design trends, and cultural shifts; share relevant learnings with the team.
• Respond thoughtfully and constructively to feedback, iterating work while protecting the core idea and creative quality.
• Support fast‑moving timelines and cultural moments with flexibility, collaboration, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Partner with Creative Leads to uphold creative standards and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.

• 6+ years of experience in art direction and design, with experience across both social‑first and integrated campaign work.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, conceptual thinking, and polished execution.
• Proven experience art directing or designing creative for branded campaigns across multiple channels.
• Strong ability to translate ideas into clear, compelling visual expressions and systems.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Figma, or similar software.
• Curiosity and openness to exploring AI‑enabled creative tools (e.g., for ideation, mood‑boarding, prototyping, or production), with an understanding of their role in modern creative workflows.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working across disciplines, perspectives, and feedback styles.
• Passion for culture, craft, creativity, and continuous learning.
• A clear point of view on how social platforms, design trends, and emerging technologies fit into the broader consumer experience.
• Automotive and Finance experience is an asset.

Salary range: CAD $95k-$110k. Additional benefits include medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and other benefits available to all permanent employees.

Submit your application through the portal and include the name of your creative partner. Upload your portfolio as part of your application.

We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact

Vacancy:
Yes. AI Disclosure: dentsu utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the dentsu application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.