Intermediate AD/Designer

Acart - Ottawa, ON

Full Time
Intermediate

Acart/G&G Advertising is a full-service agency that understands how the evolving intersection between strategy, media, and stand-out creative can drive success. Fueled by curiosity and data, we create work that transforms brands and delivers measurable outcomes for our clients.

You’re a big idea person and an exceptional designer – people respond to your work with ‘wow’. You’re a master at responsive website design, omni-channel campaigns, and every medium in between – all rooted in smart conceptual thinking. You’re a confident presenter, a self-starter, and an overachiever. You take your work, not yourself, too seriously.

Your responsibilities  

Conceptualize, develop, and execute art direction/designs that span digital, social media, and traditional media. Concepts are insightful and evoke an emotion; they answer the brief, are ownable and stand-out. Finished work is original and flawless – exceeding your own expectations and those around you
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to brainstorm, collaborate, and communicate effectively with colleagues, content owners, and other internal and external stakeholders 
Display a disciplined attention to many details, particularly while working under pressure to meet quick turnaround times 
Be self-motivated and able to work independently or with a partner, with a reputation for effective deadline- and project-management skills 
Manage multiple projects at once with competing deadlines (approx. 4)
Be a patient listener, a clear communicator and confident presenter. Your intelligence includes EQ – you can read the room and respond accordingly
Be a curious and critical thinker – ask tough questions (where appropriate/necessary), encourage fresh perspectives and solutions 
Bring your expertise and proficiency in the role with industry specific awareness
Be able to stay calm under pressure 
Respond promptly to requests 
Build sincere relationships and prove yourself as a dependable Intermediate AD/Designer
Report to a CCO. You will not have any direct reports at this level

You bring 

At least five years of direct work experience as an AD/Designer on digital and advertising projects, including websites 
A passion for design that borders on the obsessive, combined with an understanding of the latest graphic design methods, styles, techniques, and principles 
Strong ability to communicate higher-level conceptual thinking, either through linears, reference shots, mock-ups, etc.
A high level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, PowerPoint, Keynote along with a strong understanding of content management systems, HTML, and CSS. You embrace AI and use it as a tool to make your work better and your time more productive
You understand all ad platforms (traditional and digital) and reflect the nuances of them in your work
Experience in contributing ideas and developing storyboards and assets for video or motion graphics 
The ability to analyze technical information and interpret ideas visually 
A solid understanding of intuitive site functionality, interaction, and user-centered experience design and digital marketing, and advanced skills in creating compelling motion storytelling using tools such as After Effects and Adobe Premiere, whether through advertising or video, will be considered an asset, but not mandatory