Job Description

OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly skilled Art Director to support the Treasury & Payment Solutions team from our client by producing high-quality visual assets that enhance clarity, engagement, and communication across internal channels. The successful candidate will be a hands-on creative with deep expertise in graphic design, motion graphics, and visual storytelling, capable of translating complex banking and product concepts into polished, visually compelling materials.
This role is ideal for a senior craft-oriented designer who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at rapid turnarounds, and can deliver refined, brand-aligned creative with minimal direction.
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
Contract Length: 2 Years (Extension or FTE Conversion Possible)
Hours: 9 AM-5 PM EST
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create high-quality graphics, layouts, and visual assets to support internal campaigns for new products, processes, and initiatives.
Design short-form videos, motion graphics, and light animations for leadership and enterprise channels.
Translate complex ideas and financial concepts into clear, visually engaging materials (e.g., slides, one-pagers, infographics, thumbnails).
Refresh and elevate existing creative materials to ensure alignment with client brand standards.
Partner closely with Communications teams to develop visuals that improve clarity, comprehension, and employee engagement.
Support ad-hoc creative requests from leadership, including presentation materials, event assets, and digital content.
Maintain consistent visual identity across multiple workstreams and campaigns.
Manage file organization, version control, and production-ready asset delivery.
Ensure all creative outputs meet accessibility, brand, and quality standards.
Work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines with minimal rework.
QUALIFICATIONS
5-7 years of progressive experience on in-house creative teams or within creative/marketing agencies.
Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design, layout, typography, branding, and motion graphics
(portfolio link required for consideration) .
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects) and Figma.
Demonstrated ability to execute high-quality creative in fast-paced, structured environments.
Strong visual storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
Ability to self-manage, produce rapid high-quality deliverables, and adapt to evolving requirements.
Excellent attention to detail, craftsmanship, and consistency.
Preferred
Experience within financial services or regulated enterprise environments.
Demonstrated ability to translate financial or banking concepts into clear visual explanations.
Familiarity with brand governance and enterprise communication workflows.
Notes for Applicants
Portfolios must be included with submissions and should clearly demonstrate design, motion graphics, and visual storytelling capabilities. Please ensure your resume highlights experience working in creative or financial services environments and your proficiency with Adobe CC and Figma.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

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