Art Director - Thinkingbox
Thinkingbox · Vancouver · hybrid
CAD 95,000 to 115,000 · period not stated
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms.
- Develop strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution.
- Stay hands-on with design, creating layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets.
- Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life.
- Help establish and maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and deliverables.
- Translate creative briefs into engaging, visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities.
- Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients.
- Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while maintaining a high standard of creative craft.
- Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep the work fresh and relevant.
- Balance multiple projects and deadlines without compromising creativity or attention to detail.
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency.
- A strong foundation in graphic design, with a career path rooted in hands-on design work.
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns.
- Strong skills in typography, composition, colour, layout, and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience with Figma is a plus.
- The ability to develop big creative ideas while also executing the design work needed to bring them to life.
- Experience working collaboratively with Copywriters and other creative disciplines.
- A strong understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative thinking clearly.
- A collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity.
Bonus Points:
- Experience playing Magic: The Gathering is a plus.
- Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands.
- An interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities.
- Experience creating visually rich, illustration-led, or highly stylized campaign work.
- Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns.
- Experience with motion design, animation, or collaborating closely with motion teams.
- A passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences.
Additional Info:
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits