Were looking for a Senior Art Directora visionary creative leader with a proven track record of elevating brand storytelling, inspiring teams, and delivering strategic design excellence for globally recognized technology clients.Who We AreIntercept is an award-winning B2B marketing agency that thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. We specialize in crafting dynamic digital content, powerful visual storytelling, and integrated campaigns that resonate with IT and business decision-makers at the enterprise level.Our client roster includes industry leaders like Microsoft, SAP, Intel, HP, Cisco, GitHub, and more. We help these brands cut through complexity, engage key audiences, and drive meaningful results.As a Certified Great Place to Work, we cultivate a collaborative, high-performance environment where top-tier talent thrives. Were a fully remote agency, empowering our team with the flexibility and autonomy to produce their best workwherever they are.Is This You?People love working with you. Youre not just a designeryoure a strategic visionary and creative leader who knows how to push boundaries while maintaining brand integrity. You bring experience, clarity, and inspiration to every project, guiding teams to deliver exceptional work that stands out in a crowded digital landscape.You have a powerful ability to translate client goals into impactful design systems and visual narratives. You elevate creative work while mentoring team members, driving innovation, and shaping the future of visual storytelling at Intercept.Youre energized by challenge, excited by possibility, and committed to continuous improvementfor yourself, your team, and the creative process. Youre also curious and adaptablecomfortable experimenting with new tools and approaches. You see AI not as a threat, but as an opportunity to enhance creative thinking, boost efficiency, and push the boundaries of whats possible in design.ROLE OVERVIEW:Why This Role?Lead for ImpactYoull guide and mentor a team of talented creatives, helping them evolve and excel. Your leadership will shape design direction across high-stakes projects and define how we show up for some of the most innovative brands in tech.Work With Global Tech LeadersBe the driving force behind visual campaigns for global enterprise brands. Youll craft and oversee creative that connects with business and IT decision-makers at every stage of the buyer journey.Champion Creative ExcellenceYoull bring structure and inspiration to our studio, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed expectations. Youll play a pivotal role in upholding creative integrity and strategic alignment across all client work.Foster Innovation Across MediumsFrom digital and motion to presentation and interactive design, youll help drive innovation across every creative discipline. Youll keep us exploring, learning, and experimentingpushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve.Collaborate with LeadershipReporting directly to the Creative Director, youll work cross-functionally with strategy, content, and client services teams to ensure our creative work is grounded in insight and built for results. Youll also be a key voice in client-facing settingspitching ideas with clarity and confidence.The Hard WorkThis is a senior-level role that demands vision, leadership, and hands-on execution. Youll need to navigate complex projects, coach designers, and advocate for the best creative outcomesalways with an eye on whats next.Youll be expected to balance speed with quality, guidance with flexibility, and vision with practicality.Responsibilities:Report to and work closely with the Creative Director, ensuring alignment with creative and strategic objectives.Review all creative outputs from the design team, providing clear, constructive feedback to ensure high-quality execution.Ensure brand consistency across all creative work for multiple Intercept clients.Familiarize yourself with all client brand guidelines to ensure alignment across creative deliverables.Balance multiple projects efficiently, adapting to shifting priorities and feedback rounds.Provide mentorship and guidance to designers, fostering growth and development.Lead ideation sessions and contribute to creative strategy in early-stage project planning.Take detailed notes during internal and client calls, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.Participate in internal brief calls, providing insights to shape project direction.Manage workback schedules for deliverables, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams.Prepare materials for internal meetings, fostering collaboration and alignment.Stay ahead of industry trends through research, webinars, and ongoing professional development.Pitch creative concepts and design strategies directly to clients in meetings and presentations.Be a vocal advocate for creativity and innovationactively pushing boundaries, experimenting with new formats, and inspiring novel approaches to visual storytelling.Qualifications:7+ years of professional experience in a design or creative leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced agency or in-house environment.Strong portfolio showcasing high-level branding, integrated campaigns, digital experiences, and cross-channel creative direction.Proven track record of mentoring and managing creative teams.Deep proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.Strong understanding of motion, digital, and interactive design principles.Experience working with enterprise tech or B2B clients is a significant asset.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to provide and receive feedback constructively.Clear thinker, confident leader, and proactive problem-solver.Highly organized, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new tools and technologies as they evolve.A positive, open-minded approach to AIseeing it as a means to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and expand whats possible through design.Why join our team?We are passionate about our team and cultivating a culture rooted around our corporate values.Intercept offers the following benefits to full time employees:Competitive pay: $115,000-$125,000 (based on experience).Use of our company cottage at Innisfils Friday Harbour Resort. Well even give you a paid day off to enjoy it for a long weekend!Monthly telecommunications allowance towards use of your home internet and mobile phone.Comprehensive dental and medical benefits plus a Health Care Spending Account.Annual wellness fund.Group RRSP fund-matching program eligible after 3 years in role.Please notethat only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview and additional screening. Thank you for your interest!
Job Title
Senior Art Director