Art Director - AntiSocial
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$95,000 to $115,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $95,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Hi! We’re AntiSocial, a social-first digital marketing agency powered by people who love to create. Our work spans industries and disciplines, from conceptual campaigns and strategic media plans to creator partnerships, influencer strategies, and content production for leading brands around the world. As part of the Thinkingbox family, we bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything we do. At AntiSocial, you’ll join a diverse and talented team that delivers bold campaigns and innovative solutions for some of the world’s top brands. Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and connection. Whether it’s brainstorming with colleagues, hanging out with our office dogs, or enjoying monthly events, we keep our work environment vibrant, inclusive, and fun.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a talented Art Director with a strong design background to join our creative team in Vancouver.
This is a great opportunity for someone who started their career as a Designer and has grown into an Art Director, or a strong Senior Designer who's ready to take that next step.
You'll work on exciting, visually driven campaigns and creative projects, bringing ideas to life across digital, social, and integrated channels. We're looking for someone who can think conceptually but also loves getting into the details of design, from typography and layout to visual storytelling and execution.
An interest in gaming, fantasy, pop culture, or collectible card games is a big plus. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that speak to passionate fan communities, so an appreciation for the creativity and culture behind these worlds would be an asset.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Concept and art direct creative campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms
- Develop strong visual concepts, design directions, and creative ideas from initial brief through final execution
- Stay hands-on with design, creating layouts, key visuals, mood boards, and polished creative assets
- Collaborate with Copywriters, Designers, Creative Directors, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life
- Help establish and maintain a cohesive visual direction across campaigns and deliverables
- Translate creative briefs into engaging, visually compelling work that connects with audiences and fan communities
- Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal teams and clients
- Provide thoughtful feedback and guidance to other Designers while maintaining a high standard of creative craft
- Explore new visual styles, design trends, and creative approaches to keep the work fresh and relevant
- Balance multiple projects and deadlines without compromising creativity or attention to detail.
- 5+ years of experience in design and creative roles, ideally within an advertising, digital, or creative agency
- A strong foundation in graphic design, with a career path rooted in hands-on design work
- A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction across digital, social, or integrated campaigns
- Strong skills in typography, composition, colour, layout, and visual storytelling
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Experience with Figma is a plus
- The ability to develop big creative ideas while also executing the design work needed to bring them to life
- Experience working collaboratively with Copywriters and other creative disciplines
- A strong understanding of how creative ideas translate across different formats and platforms
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative thinking clearly
- A collaborative attitude, curiosity, and a genuine passion for design and creativity
- Experience playing Magic: The Gathering is a plus
- Experience working with gaming, entertainment, fantasy, or pop culture brands
- An interest in trading card games, tabletop gaming, fantasy worlds, collectibles, or gaming communities
- Experience creating visually rich, illustration-led, or highly stylized campaign work
- Familiarity with fan-driven marketing, product launches, or community-focused campaigns
- Experience with motion design, animation, or collaborating closely with motion teams
- A passion for storytelling, world-building, and creating work that resonates with dedicated audiences
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
At AntiSocial, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength - it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.
To Apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application (if applicable). Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and art direct visual concepts and campaigns across digital, social, content, and integrated platforms, while remaining hands-on with design execution. Collaborate with creative teams and clients, maintain cohesive visual direction, present and refine concepts, and guide designers while managing multiple deadlines.
Requirements
Candidates should have 5+ years of design or creative experience, a strong graphic design foundation, and a portfolio demonstrating visual craft, conceptual thinking, and art direction. They should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, communicate and collaborate effectively, and be able to develop concepts while executing polished design work; Figma experience and familiarity with gaming or pop culture are advantages.
Skills
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Visual Concept Development
- Campaign Design
- Typography
- Composition
- Color
- Layout
- Visual Storytelling
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Figma
- Creative Presentation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Recognition And Incentive Programs
- Team-Building Events
- Seasonal Celebrations
- Office Lunches
- Company Swag
- Industry Events And Learning Opportunities
- Flex Work And Travel Options
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dog-Friendly Office
- Coffee, Drinks, And Snacks
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Creative & Media
- Art & Design
- Marketing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Digital Campaigns
- Social Media
- Integrated Campaigns
- Content Production
- Visual Concepts
- Visual Storytelling
- Typography
- Composition
- Color
- Layout
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Figma
- Mood Boards
- Creative Briefs
- Client Presentations
- Design Feedback
- Motion Design
- Animation
- Gaming
- Trading Card Games
- Fan Communities
- Influencer Strategies
- Creator Partnerships
- Pop Culture
- World-Building