Sr. Art Director

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.

Job Description
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; crafting compelling, cross‑channel communications that drive campaigns, build brands, and perform across multiple platforms and verticals.

The ideal candidate brings strong conceptual thinking, a sharp design eye, a collaborative mindset, and an uncompromising passion for craft and quality.

Responsibilities

Lead the visual direction of campaigns across multiple channels (print, OOH, digital, social, experiential)

Translate strategic briefs into strong, distinctive creative concepts

Set and maintain high visual standards across all brand touchpoints

Own art direction from concept through final production

Partner closely with Copy, Strategy, and Account teams to shape ideas early

Present work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients

Mentor and guide intermediate and junior designers/art directors

Provide clear, constructive feedback to elevate team output

Ensure work aligns with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries

Oversee photography, illustration, typography, and motion direction

Collaborate with producers and vendors to manage timelines and deliverables

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, new business efforts, and creative sell‑through

Balance creative ambition with practical constraints (budget, timelines, platforms)

Qualifications

6–10+ years of professional experience in design and art direction

Strong portfolio demonstrating concept‑driven work and high craft

Experience leading visual execution across integrated campaigns

Proven ability to take work from concept to final production

Deep understanding of typography, layout, colour, and composition

Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator);
Figma a strong plus

Experience directing photography, illustration, and other visual collaborators

Strong presentation and storytelling skills

Ability to give and receive constructive creative feedback

Comfortable working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments

Experience mentoring junior and intermediate creatives

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Additional Information
Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analysing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision‑making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognised by people.

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.

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