As an Art Director at The Pub, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our clients’ digital assets. In partnership with a Copywriter, you will collaborate with a creative team to develop and execute digital concepts (across web, social, and retail touchpoints) for a national (U.S.) client. You’ll thrive in ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and ensure all work aligns with brand standards and business objectives.
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Collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to translate briefs and adjoining style guides into compelling campaigns for our client.
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Execute high-volume, tactical creative work across digital channels including web, social, paid media, and retail placements, with a strong focus on production vs. concepting.
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Apply and adapt established look-and-feels and brand systems across all executions.
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Translate briefs, retail strategies, and evolving client direction into clear, channel-specific executions.
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail across layout, typography, imagery, and final outputs.
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Rigorously follow and enforce style guides, brand standards, and production specifications across all deliverables.
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Oversee the execution and production of video and motion assets, including storyboards, visual direction, and collaboration with production partners.
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Review creative for brand compliance, content accuracy, production readiness, and quality before delivery.
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Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, tight timelines, and retail-driven deadlines without compromising quality.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with account, production, and creative teams to ensure smooth handoffs and on-time delivery.
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Present work internally and to clients when required, clearly articulating executional decisions and trade-offs.
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Post-secondary education in Advertising, Graphic Design or a related field.
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5+ years of experience in an art director role, preferably within an advertising agency environment.
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Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work,
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Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
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Excellent project management and production skills.
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Strong understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design.
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Experience in directing video shoots and collaborating with production teams.
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Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
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A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality, impactful work.
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Thrives in an evolving fast paced and creative environment.
