Sr. Art Director

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations.

The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise.

Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record.

Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program.

With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director with experience across the Canadian and U.S. healthcare landscape to help shape bold, effective work for a diverse roster of health and pharmaceutical clients.

This is a hands-on role for a visual storyteller who thrives on building ideas from concept to execution ; crafting compelling, cross-channel communications that drive campaigns, build brands, and perform across multiple platforms and verticals.

The ideal candidate brings strong conceptual thinking, a sharp design eye, a collaborative mindset, and an uncompromising passion for craft and quality.

• Lead the visual direction of campaigns across multiple channels (print, OOH, digital, social, experiential)
• Translate strategic briefs into strong, distinctive creative concepts
• Set and maintain high visual standards across all brand touchpoints
• Own art direction from concept through final production
• Partner closely with Copy, Strategy, and Account teams to shape ideas early
• Present work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients
• Mentor and guide intermediate and junior designers/art directors
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to elevate team output
• Ensure work aligns with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries
• Oversee photography, illustration, typography, and motion direction
• Collaborate with producers and vendors to manage timelines and deliverables
• Review and approve final assets for quality, consistency, and craft
• Stay current on design, culture, and industry trends to inform creative work