Senior Art Director
 
Company Overview:

EK3 Technologies Inc. operating as Cineplex Digital Networks (CDN) is a full-service In-Store Digital Merchandising provider operating in all 10 Canadian provinces & 3 territories, 32 U.S. States and United Arab Emirates. Treating each store as a unique marketing entity and pioneering the concept of Smart Store NetworksTM, CDN specializes in SaaS-based solutions, deployment and technical services, strategic planning, content creation and media sales. With well over a decade of research and development experience, CDN has deployed some of the world’s biggest and most complex digital networks using proprietary state-of-the-art technology and patented software.

Position Summary:

The Senior Art Director is client facing and responsible for driving business by generating creative ideas that can be crafted into effective consumer messages for our clients.  Working with large and recognizable brands the incumbent will have a keen eye for design and a strong ability to think conceptually and strategically to ensure that the advertising is effective and resonates with the target markets.  The Art Director will supervise the design and execution of the work, manage designers, photographers, illustrators and other suppliers to complete each project on time and on budget.  The incumbent must possess exceptional organizational/project management skills and be committed, flexible and available to work overtime on occasion to meet project deadlines.

Position Responsibilities:
 

• Conceptualize and identify strategies that can be translated into persuasive messages for potential targets/consumers.  Must understand how ads work and be able to assemble the various parts of a communications objective into a functional message.
• Present and sell creative concepts to clients.  Must be able to critique/evaluate messages and provide convincing rationale.
• Provide full cycle performance management support for direct reports.
• Project manage multiple assignments communicating with all necessary parties in creative , account and production departments to deliver on time, on budget and to client expectations.
  
  Education and Experience:
   
• University degree in an appropriate discipline.
• MUST have 8-10 years’ experience working in the broadcasting industry with all aspects of television production
• MUST have 8-10 years’ working in digital media advertising work in a client facing role ideally as an Art Director
• MUST have 8-10  years’ of proven ability creating superior digital advertising and content for large brands
• Experience with QSR and retail brand advertising an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to think and communicate strategically.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to lead a high performing team
• Ability to generate ideas that have commercial value and can be successfully executed
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of photography, colour and typography including photo-retouching and image development skills
• Superior tact, diplomacy and ability to manage challenging client relationships

Compensation and Benefits:


CDN offers a competitive compensation package including an employee bonus plan, a comprehensive  benefits plan (drug, dental, vision) and group retirement savings program.  All full time employees of CDN also enjoy free movies through participation in the Cineplex Premiere Card program.