Art Director (Individual or Team)

Art Director 

(Individual or Team)

Who We Are

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.

With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands. Canadian brands include CAMH, Boston Pizza, AGF, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile.

For more information, visit mekanism.ca

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $70,000- $80,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for an existing vacancy. 

The Role

We’re on the lookout for someone with drive, passion and energy to create something great. A person who takes extreme pride in their work and has a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

Art Director’s play a vital part in the success of our creative department. In this role, you will be working directly with a copywriter and a cross-functional agency team to deliver multi-channel programs of different sizes.

The right candidate will be a strong conceptual thinker and have a passion for creative ideas, popular culture, emerging technologies, language and design trends. It’s essential to have a collaborative team spirit and the ability to take direction and solve problems. A strong design sensibility and attention to detail is must.

Responsibilities 

• provide both visual (art direction) and conceptual expertise.
• partner with Copywriter to develop creative concepts that meet the project's overall objectives
• implement & incorporate strategy from the Brief and direction from the Creative Director
• work with the Creative Director, Planner and Account Service team to conceive, sell and execute bold, persuasive messages for our clients  
• brainstorming and creative planning sessions
• ensuring concepts contain tasteful, creative & beautifully crafted art direction and with material accuracy
• prepare and refine concepts for internal and client presentations and provide rationale behind these concepts   
• participate in project update/status meetings with project team as required   
• keep up to date and informed on the best work within our industry, both home & abroad

Qualifications

• Have 2 or more years' experience in a similar role within an agency environment
• Have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) 
• Be solutions oriented and a true team player 
• Be comfortable working in an integrated agency environment.

What’s in it for you: 

We value the ‘whole you’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients 
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in a great city neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more! 

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity. 

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including  gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on April 24th 2026

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview. 

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Mekanism what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Mekanism, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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