Please note this is a contract position that will run until December 31st 2024.

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Art Director for a full-time, termed position in the Marketing Department at Pursuit. This role involves understanding the creative vision of Pursuit and its iconic collections. The Art Director will ensure alignment between the marketing team and the creative team, overseeing brand cohesion across functional, operational, and consumer-facing marketing and creative needs. This position is dedicated to the iconic collection and reports to the Senior Manager of Creative at Pursuit. 

The ideal Art Director will possess a natural acumen for graphic design paired with strong interpersonal collaboration, and communication skills. They will leverage meaningful creative strategies for each project. We are looking for a team member who can inspire and be inspired by others, making our creative efforts dynamic and ensuring they reflect the brand’s highest potential while seamlessly connecting with the guest and the experience. A passion for creative and visual communication is essential. 

Quality & Standards 

• Establish and uphold high-quality standards of creative output  

• Review and approve copy, design, photography, revisions, refinement, production and execution  

• Ensure teams adhere to strategically engaging creative as a shared service while following current processes, identifying opportunities for innovation 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Work closely with project managers, graphic designers and copywriters 

• Collaborate with internal marketing, sales, and support services teams (such as brand, content and copy, social media, digital and web, performance marketing and email communications) 

• Attend and participate in creative roadmap, kickoff, and production meetings as needed 

• Communicate a strong creative vision with the ability to present creative concepts, approaches, styles, and techniques for team discussion and approval  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Creative Vision & Strategy 

• Work with the entire team to achieve a holistic creative vision, elevate innovative creative opportunities, and establish a unified brand understanding and company voice 

• Maintain the creative integrity and a high standard of design for Pursuit and the house of brands across multiple geographies 

• Oversee the presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination where needed for multi-functional use 

• Maintain a continuous collaboration with the Senior Manager of Creative at Pursuit to ensure brand alignment and aesthetic consistency of creative output 

Creative Execution 

• Interpreting creative and project briefs to develop design solutions that meet marketing communication needs and business objectives 

• Design key marketing collateral, integrated campaign concepts, and operational creative requirements in direct collaboration with in-geography marketing team members 

• Handle creative projects from start to finish, maintaining a high standard of brand and design through brainstorming, execution, proofing, revisions, and final production 

• Four (4) or more years of professional experience in graphic design, with two (2) or more years in an art director in a manager-level role 

• Mastery level understanding and capabilities within industry-leading design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, multimedia design platforms and experience in both print and digital applications 

• Impeccable attention to detail and capabilities in typography, layout and information hierarchy 

• Experience leading a skilled team of creatives with a strong creative point-of-view aligned to business objectives 

• Excellent people skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships 

• Adaptability to work with varied target audiences in different geographical markets 

• Ability to work under pressure while meeting project deliverables on time 

• Strong time management and capability to prioritize daily workflow to accommodate needs and meet due dates as required 

• An up-to-date design portfolio that demonstrates a strong foundation and understanding of key principles of graphic design 

• B.A. Degree or Diploma in Design or Visual Arts program, an asset 

• Copywriting and/or proofreading experience is a strong plus 

This list describes at a high level what this job requires, but no job description can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. Pursuit reserves the right to adjust, reduce, add, or change job tasks as needed for the success of the business. 

To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. Legal ability to work in Canada is required. 

Pursuit is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in Canada to apply and join our inclusive team! 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at BJCtalent@pursuitcollection.com 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.