Art Director

WHO IS LPi GROUP?

LPi Group is an independent Creative Engagement Agency with a focus on Shopper and Commerce Marketing. We are a team of experienced and passionate marketing professionals who help our clients sell more. Through exceptional creative and effective workflows, we deliver high-quality services and a product that elevates our clients' brands to the next level.

The Art Director will work collaboratively to develop design solutions that answer our client's business needs - engaging their audience, creating belief in their brands, and ultimately driving sales conversions.

Please note, that this is a hybrid role consisting of remote working from home two days per week (Monday, Friday), and three days working in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• With oversight from a Creative Director, ideate concepts and develop visual solutions that deliver against the brief while adhering to brand strategies and guidelines
• Oversee visual direction of the project, making sure elements are consistent and aligns with the concept, providing oversight of design work and visual direction
• Lead designers and be responsible for conceptual delivery and team management
• Demonstrate a proficient understanding and application of design principles and current trends, including color theory, typography and visual composition
• Develop engaging creative solutions from concept to execution
• Provide clear, compelling and strategic rationale for creative concepts, and articulate rationale directly to the internal team and the client
• Ensure that creative presentations to the client meet the highest professional standards
• Invest in understanding client brands, including visual standards and tone
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, ensuring all deadlines are met within allocated budgets
• Proactively communicate with project / team leads, providing progress updates to ensure deliverables are provided within the prescribed timelines
• Follow project development and provide guidance on concepts through studio development, fostering our culture of open, positive communication, collaboration and continuous learning

YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• You have 8+ years of experience in increasingly senior design roles, ideally agency experience
• You are an insightful and strategic designer, shopper marketing experience is a definite asset
• Completion of an accredited design program or equivalent design-related field
• A robust portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design approaches and solutions
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Design Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator & Dimensions), Excellence in Photoshop an asset
• Experience with animation, video editing, web & digital design including HTML 5, UX & 3D structural design is an asset
• An attentive listener with an ability to problem solve based on internal direction or client feedback
• An articulate and dynamic presenter, able to inform and inspire clients in concept presentations
• A positive and proactive problem-solver, with an ability to give constructive feedback on creative

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LPi GROUP

• Hybrid work schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday work at the office; Monday & Friday work from home
• Pension match: LPi-ers can contribute up to 3% of their gross salary each pay period and LPi Group matches their contribution 100%
• Generous Total Rewards Plan: Including comprehensive health and dental benefits, annual incentive plan, and paid time off
• LPiQ: In-person learning sessions led by subject matter experts for ongoing professional and personal development

Job Description Subject to Change
This job description may evolve as the business needs change.
You will be expected to take an adaptive approach to any new requirements that may emerge within the agency.

DISCLAIMER

LPiGroup is an equal opportunity employer.LPiGroup is dedicated to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Employment Standards of the province of Alberta.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired.LPiGroup reserves the right to alter and/or cancel work schedules and total compensation programs including group benefits from time to time to correspond to project changes, industry changes and standards, the best interests of the agency, and to conform to legislative requirements.

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.