Art Director, Campaigns

Role Overview

• Define and execute the creative vision for commercial campaigns and marketing assets
• Translate brand positioning and strategic direction into cohesive, high-value visual narratives
• Develop campaign concepts and creative deliverables that align with brand standards and business objectives
• Direct live and virtual location or studio shoots, providing real-time aesthetic oversight on lighting, set styling, and framing
• Lead cross-functional client exploration sessions with partners to understand project needs and deliverable requirements
• Build internal creative briefs that connect commercial objectives with creative execution.
• Develop creative plans, style requirements, and visual references that align stakeholders and inspire production teams
• Maintain exceptional standards for visual execution, composition, and mood across all creative deliverables
• Review campaign assets, delivering constructive, objective feedback to specialty execution teams
• Audit final asset suites across channels to ensure a consistent and cohesive brand experience
• Act as the primary authority for creative quality and consistency on assigned projects in alignment with Creative Direction’s overarching brand vision and final approval standards
• Collaborate with Creative Direction to develop and maintain creative standards and brand guidelines
• Help ensure consistency, scalability, and cohesion across Article's visual brand expression
• Support the evolution of creative processes and documentation that strengthen brand alignment across teams

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Art Direction, Creative Direction, or commercial campaign production
• Extensive knowledge of commercial campaign development, visual ideation, and translating high-level aesthetic guidelines or complex brand positions into high-value visual stores
• Deep expertise in photography, lighting, composition, framing, and set styling
• Experience directing studio shoots, copy, and graphic design, an asset
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual storytelling, creative concept development, and commercial campaign work
• Experience developing and maintaining brand guidelines, creative standards, and style system
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience mentoring and providing constructive feedback to creative contributors and specialty teams
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Completion of criminal background check

Benefits

• The salary range is $95,000 to $107,000
• Starting salary is determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
• We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus
• 4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
• 20 days of vacation
• 1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
• 6 well-being (sick) days
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
• Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
• $1000 health/lifestyle spending account for your total physical and mental well-being
• TELUS Health App
• Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
• Virtual medical appointments
• Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
• Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
• Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
• A dog-friendly office
• well-socialized pups are welcome
• Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
• Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
• 20-minute walk to either Main Street
• Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)