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COSSETTE
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Art Director
Full-timePosted 2 weeks ago
About This Role
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We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and creating the extraordinary on the daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and passion drives us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.
To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.
We’re on the lookout for a Talented Art Director, a person with drive, passion and energy to create something great.
Responsibilities
We Value The ‘whole You’
We invest in your health and wellness:
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 Cossette 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 Cossette you become part of Plus Company. This network of entrepreneurial agencies is designed to collaborate, not compete. It empowers every agency – and every individual – to bring their own unique capabilities together to make magic happen. You will be empowered to take risks, dream big, develop your skills and grow in your career with the full support of the network and all it has to offer.
Employee & Job Applicants Privacy Notice
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIU40pchmRo2-xnl_UuSHgDa8xkw4fbkr6IZX20PCEdn2E9e3_eBD2chvxT0OWDHlPQicIkWP1kZ58/pub
We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and creating the extraordinary on the daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and passion drives us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.
To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.
We’re on the lookout for a Talented Art Director, a person with drive, passion and energy to create something great.
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
- Participate in 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
- Previous experience in creative advertising within an agency
- Strong portfolio demonstrating 360 degree conceptual thinking with a strong footing in social
- A good listener, strong conceptual skills and ability to handle and learn from constructive criticism.
- Passionate about popular culture, emerging technologies, language and design trends
- Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and direction.
- Knowledge of local market and passion for research
- A team player that treats others with respect
- Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients work and objectives.
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, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
- 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 great city neighborhoods, 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!
- 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)
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.
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 Cossette 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 Cossette you become part of Plus Company. This network of entrepreneurial agencies is designed to collaborate, not compete. It empowers every agency – and every individual – to bring their own unique capabilities together to make magic happen. You will be empowered to take risks, dream big, develop your skills and grow in your career with the full support of the network and all it has to offer.
Employee & Job Applicants Privacy Notice
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIU40pchmRo2-xnl_UuSHgDa8xkw4fbkr6IZX20PCEdn2E9e3_eBD2chvxT0OWDHlPQicIkWP1kZ58/pub