Job Description

What can you expect from a leading organization in the global movement to advance children\'s rights and equality for girls?

Plan International Canada is the first non-profit organization to ever be inducted into Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Cultures Hall of Fame by Waterstone Human Capital. Here\'s why: together, we have created a climate of trust and inclusivity - where diversity in people, ideas and approaches is not only respected, it\'s encouraged.

We remain agile amid an ever-changing global landscape. Though we continue to evolve, our mission and strategic ambition will not change - and our work has never been so imperative. We will never stop believing in the multiplying power of girls and that every child deserves that right to learn, lead, decide and thrive. Our future success will be founded upon Plan International Canada\'s 80+ year history of focusing on our mission, our , responding to challenges and seizing opportunities with purpose, relevance and impact.

Further information can be found at:

Summary

Organization:

Plan International Canada

Reports to:

Creative Director / Editor - in - Chief

Location:

Toronto (Hybrid)

Status:

Full-time, Permanent

Contact level: B

Grade: 9

The Position

Plan International Canada is seeking an experienced Art Director who will be responsible for leading the creative vision and direction of the organization\'s visual brand identity. As part of the Communications & Public Engagement team, the Art Director will work closely with the Creative Director and other team members and stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement visual strategies that support the organization\'s mission of advocating for children\'s rights and equality for girls.

What success looks like?

• Evolve, develop and implement the organization\'s visual brand identify, based on global brand guidelines, across all communications channels, including print, digital and social media platforms.
• Lead the implementation of upcoming global brand visual identity refresh. Identify the \xe2\x80\x9cwhat, how and when\xe2\x80\x9d associated with all the brand-related materials that will reflect this new evolution.
• Lead, ideate and create design expression of all upcoming new donor products.
• Lead the design and production of all visual communications materials including, impact reports, mini-magazines, the annual report, brochures, newsletters and other promotional materials. This also includes providing art direction for all video productions.
• Envision and either create or assign infographics that bring data-driven storytelling to life in a meaningful and engaging way for our audience.
• Be a hands-on designer directing but also being the lead designer creating the work.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive print and digital style guide (informed by global brand guidelines) that reflects the organization\'s visual brand identity and ensures consistency across all communications channels.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Experience in a deadline-driven editorial Art Director role
• Strong knowledge of editorial publishing processes and workflows
• Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of visual branding and marketing principles
• Experience managing a team of designers and creative professionals + managing freelance relationships as required for these talents
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and how it influences and guides accessible designs
• Creative and innovative in your approach to design.
• Diplomatic. You know how to navigate competing demands gracefully.
• A patient and thoughtful mentor

How to Apply:

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter to https://plancanada.ca/apply by June 25, 2023.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Plan Canada