Art Director

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.  

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.  

Role:  Art Director

Location:  Toronto, Canada  

About the role:  

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand’s organization – delivering more effective work at the speed and flexibility required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique methodology, and supported by bespoke technology, we design, build, and operate specialist, dedicated agencies onsite with our clients. We believe that proximity enables better collaboration, leading to better marketing solutions.  

We’re looking for an Art Director to join our creative team and help bring bold ideas to life across one of our Financial Clients. This role is ideal for a visually driven creative with strong conceptual thinking , a collaborative mindset, and a passion for advertising. You’ll work closely with art directors, copywriters, and creative leadership to develop and execute compelling, on-brand creative work.  

What you will be doing:  

• Generate original, strategically grounded ideas for integrated campaigns that connect with audiences in meaningful ways
• Partner with copywriters and creative teammates to develop smart, unexpected concepts from brief to pitch to final execution
• Lead the visual articulation of big ideas across digital, social, print, video, and experiential touchpoints
• Think beyond individual deliverables to create campaign systems and stories that can flex across channels
• Balance strong conceptual thinking with hands-on creative development, including mockups, layouts, and occasional production-ready work when needed
• Present work with clarity and confidence, articulating the thinking behind the idea as well as the execution
• Collaborate closely with creative leadership and clients, incorporating feedback while protecting and strengthening the core concept

What you need to be great in this role:  

• 4-5 years of experience in an advertising agency, creative studio, or related environment  
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design skills, layout, typography, and conceptual thinking  
• Ability to design for both digital-first platforms and traditional advertising formats  
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); motion or Figma experience is a plus.  
• AI experience and curiosity - Familiarity with AI-driven tools, generative platforms, or willingness to experiment with emerging technologies to enhance creative output  
• Future-forward mindset - Open to exploring innovative approaches, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to push creative boundaries  
• Solid understanding of visual design principles and current creative trends in all social platforms  
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Act as a brand steward for our client, upholding brand integrity across all deliverables by rigorously following brand guidelines, visual standards, and compliance requirements to ensure every asset is consistently and accurately on-brand  
• At the time of this  posting , the base salary for this position may range from CAD $93,500.00 to CAD $104,500.00 .   Individual compensation varies based on  job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one   componen t of OLIVER’s total compensation package.  

Req ID: 17233

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At the time of this posting, the base salary for this position may range according to what's stated below. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. The range listed is just one component of OLIVER’s total compensation package.

Salary Range

$93,500—$104,500 CAD

Our values shape everything we do:  

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be  Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be  Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be  always learning and listening to understand   

Be  Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations  

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.