Art Director social & digital advertising

Address:

55 Bloor Street West Marketing

Upon applying, please include a link to your portfolio or a PDF with samples of relevant work.

Key accountabilities

• Develop and execute advertising concepts for digital and social channels that address the objectives as outlined in creative briefs.
• Proactively recommend creative options that go beyond creative requirements as outlined in creative briefs.
• Have a thorough understanding of the BMO brand and guidelines and ensure all projects are aligned.
• Provide art direction to senior designers and production designers as needed.
• Responsible for quality control and proofing work.

Business delivery/operational effectiveness

• Present concept and design recommendations to senior marketers and executives.
• Continuously develop deep knowledge and understanding of BMO brand attributes and BMO businesses in order to develop relevant and meaningful design recommendations.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple project assignments, often under very tight timelines and competing deadlines.
• Effectively manage time to meet delivery dates.
• Maintain quality control processes ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained before releasing files.
• Ensure files are prepared according to pre-determined specifications.
• Follow established processes and procedures to effectively manage projects.

Client relationship management

• Develop and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all internal partners by meeting and exceeding expectations.

Change and innovation

• Keep informed of ad industry best practices.
• Seek out means to further develop creative skills.
• Share learnings with BMO Design team members.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Experience:

• 2-5 years ad agency experience working on both B2C and B2B preferably for an FI.
• Ability to translate a creative brief into a concept that solves the client’s advertising needs.
• 2-5 years experience and high level of competence developing creative concepts and ideas for digital and social advertising campaigns.
• Experience and high level of competence in designing marketing collateral that delivers an exceptional client experience.
• Able to solve problems and make decisions with minimal guidance.
• Enjoys working as a team but can work independently as well, to create exceptional work.
• Understands how to work within a brand’s voice, look and feel.
• “Big picture thinker” — understands that copy and imagery are equally important and should tell a story.
• Experience creating accessible documents.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop/Illustrator/Indesign/AfterEffects/Animate)
• Highly organized and able to work under tight deadlines
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.