Hybrid, Full-Time Role for 1 year contract (parental leave coverage)

Flexible start date between November/December 2025 with contract through February 2027

About Us

At The NOW Group, we sell things money can't buy. Ideas. Causes. Change.

For over 30 years, we've been working with non-profits, unions, and progressive leaders to create award-winning integrated campaigns. A full-service agency, our team makes a big impact with our clients, working across Canada in social marketing, advertising, communications and electoral campaigns.

We specialize in powerful, people-first storytelling across all platforms, from social and digital content to print to out-of-home and broadcast.

We're looking for an Art Director with sharp design instincts, concept-driven thinking, and a collaborative approach to join our team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the visual development of integrated campaigns - from concept to execution - across digital, print, out-of-home, and broadcast
• Guide and inspire the creative team of designers, freelancers, and production partners through the creative process
• Collaborate with strategy and creative teams to help shape campaign direction
• Work closely with copywriters, designers and production teams to develop ideas that speak to the target audience
• Oversee the quality and consistency of all creative output
• Work on projects for national clients in the labour, non-profit, and public sectors
• Stay ahead of trends in design, advertising, and culture - and bring fresh thinking to every brief
• Present work internally and to clients with clarity, confidence, and care

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years experience in an agency or in-house creative team
• A portfolio that demonstrates high-level conceptual thinking and cross-platform campaigns
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to translate ideas to suppliers, designers and production partners to ensure beautiful, effective executions
• Deep understanding of branding, typography, and layout across multiple media
• Experience working on broadcast, print, digital, and social campaigns
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Passion for progressive issues and public-good work
• Familiarity with working with union, non-profit, or government clients is a strong asset
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Figma a bonus)

Why NOW?

• A creative team that values purpose as much as polish
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary with benefits
• Opportunities to work on high-profile national campaigns that drive real change
• A collaborative and supportive culture

To apply, please email your resume and any reporting samples.

Applications submitted otherwise will not be considered.

We are continuously working to keep our team diverse and representative of the people and workers our clients advocate for. We encourage applications from people of all cultures, people with diverse abilities and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment where everyone can contribute while being their authentic self.

Compensation includes salary, health/dental, phone plan, transit pass, and contract completion bonus. Salary range for the role is from $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Please note that only applicants shortlisted will be contacted to be interviewed.

Let's do some good together.