Art Director

Cella by Randstad Digital is currently seeking a visionary Art Director to join our client’s creative team. In this role, you will lead the visual strategy, concept development, and execution of high-impact marketing materials for a major household name in the retail industry. This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital and physical brand presence of an iconic Canadian organization.

This is a 6-month contract (with potential for extension) starting in mid-to-late February. While the role offers remote flexibility, local presence is required for on-site production and shoots as needed.

Advantages

Impactful Work : Lead creative campaigns for one of Canada’s most recognized retail families.

Dynamic Environment : Work across multiple channels, including eCommerce, Social, Print, and Broadcast.

Creative Autonomy : Take projects from initial brief to final execution, including on-set direction.

Collaborative Culture : Partner with strategic, production, and brand teams in a fast-paced, evolving atmosphere.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of integrated creative campaigns, from concepting and presentation to final production.

Provide masterful on-set direction for photography and video shoots, ensuring the visual style aligns with brand standards.

Develop strategically sound creative solutions based on briefs, ensuring all work ladders up to the overarching brand strategy.

Collaborate closely with copywriters, designers, and internal stakeholders to produce cohesive omni-channel initiatives.

Oversee all aspects of art direction, including talent sourcing, production oversight, and presenting concepts to senior leadership.

Stay ahead of industry trends—specifically in digital, social, and lifestyle—to consistently push the brand forward.

Qualifications

Extensive professional experience in Graphic Design or Art Direction within an integrated agency or lifestyle brand environment.

Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in fashion, home decor, or retail lifestyle categories.

Proven track record of directing photography and video teams on set, with a deep understanding of composition and lighting.

High proficiency in digital-first concepting; experience with motion graphics is considered a strong asset.

Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) within a Mac environment.

Excellent communication and pitching skills, with the ability to articulate a confident creative POV to stakeholders.

Highly organized and self-directed, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Summary

If you are a creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for bringing brand stories to life through compelling visuals, we want to hear from you.

These opportunities move quickly. To be considered for this time-sensitive role, please apply promptly with your updated resume and a link to your portfolio or work samples.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.