Jr. Art Director

ROLE: JR. ART DIRECTOR
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)

COMPANY OVERVIEW: 

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking. 

Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES  

• ART DIRECTION: You are a design expert who takes creative ideas to a new visual level. 
• INNOVATIVE & TRADITIONAL DESIGN: You work in a wide range of mediums ranging from traditional video and photo content, real world design (experiential) and social media content.    
• BRAND DESIGN: You steward the look and feel of iconic brands, ensuring they have a consistent look and feel online. You are the final voice in ensuring these brands have a consistent high-quality look and feel across all mediums.    
• IDEATION: Participates in and occasionally leads brainstorms with positive energy and big-idea thinking – ability to think about how we can bring ideas to life visually, but also able to think broadly about big ideas and how they come to life.   You understand how to spot a consumer or cultural tension point, and to find an idea that leans into it.     
• COLLABORATION: Works as a part of a cross-functional design team, and as part of a larger creative team.   
• WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Can manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced, active environment to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• 1-3 years of experience as a creative designer performing at an art director level, or experience as an art director with a proven track record of leading other designers and stewarding brands 
• A broad portfolio that includes examples of work you have created yourself. Your portfolio includes examples of ground breaking, innovative work, including examples of social media work that elevates the medium. 
• College or University diploma in Advertising, Graphic or Communication Design is preferred 
• The ability to execute concepts at a level that is among the top tier in the industry 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal 
• Exposure to Art Direction, Photo Shoots, and UI/UX are an advantage 
• Proficient using Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud (Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.