Junior Art Director

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency known for its innovative approach to creativity. They are seeking a Junior Art Director who will work closely with a copywriter and a cross-functional team to deliver creative concepts and multi-channel programs, while maintaining high creative standards and staying updated on industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Generate strong concepts and champion ideas with enthusiasm
• Partner with Copywriter to develop creative concepts that meet the project's overall objectives
• Work closely with Creative Directors, Account Services, Strategy and Delivery teams from briefing through to production
• Contribute to raising the overall creative standards for the agency through effective and award winning work
• Keep up to date with new innovations & technologies, evolving industry, cultural and social trends to ensure our clients benefit from ideas relevant to the target audience and improved creative output
• Ensure messaging is consistent with client goals
• Ensuring concepts contain tasteful, creative & beautifully crafted art direction with attention to detail
• Prepare and refine concepts for internal and client presentations
• Support other teams on their creative briefs
• Be a strong contributor at brainstorming and creative planning sessions
• Be solutions oriented and a true team player
• Be comfortable working in an integrated agency environment

Skills

• 0-3 years experience in an agency environment
• Be well versed in social content
• Excellent creative conceptual thinker
• A good listener, strong conceptual skills and ability to handle and learn from constructive criticism
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and direction
• Comfortable working in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Passion for creating breakthrough creative that gets results
• Undergraduate diploma or degree in design, marketing or equivalent

Benefits

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in a great city neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!
• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)
• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

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