• An excellent opportunity to grow your career with an industry leader, 28 years strong
• Enjoy an annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000, based on skills and experience
• Join a supportive team environment focused on learning and growth!

About Memory Tree

Memory Tree Productions is an end-to-end digital marketing production studio. We’re a team of highly-skilled, creative people. Some of us are Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Animators, Video Editors, or Graphic Designers, but we’re all storytellers. Since 1996 we’ve produced literally thousands of videos, aimed at doing everything from marketing various products to educating employees about workplace safety, to helping find children a home. What sets us apart is our ability to truly understand your message, and translate it into memorable, meaningful content that makes an impact. 

Over the last 28 years, Memory Tree has had the honour of telling over 14,000 stories in over 30 languages all over the world. As a team, we share an overwhelming sense of pride in all that we have accomplished and we are thankful for being able to tell so many stories. We’re one of Canada's largest video content creation studios and a great place to work.

For more information, please visit our website: memorytree.ca

About the Opportunity

Memory Tree is looking for a full-time Art Director based in Kitchener, ON (hybrid).

Reporting to the VP of Media Production, this role will be primarily responsible for overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with creative and technical specifications, and facilitating effective communication across the media production team and external collaborators.

The Art Director plays a key role in maintaining quality assurance on all projects, meeting deadlines, and overseeing the organization of digital assets.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with planning for future projects and technical innovations
• Developing creative concepts and drafting copy and scripts
• Reviewing concepts and content for quality assurance
• Working collaboratively with team colleagues and outside vendors on projects
• Overseeing the development of graphic design/media production standards
• Leading the standardization of graphic design products

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need 2-3+ years of successful art direction, senior graphic design, or creative lead experience as part of a creative or media production agency or marketing department, including freelance work. Additionally, post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with a strong background in Graphic Design and knowledge of Creative and Graphic Design and Production principles.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Highly skilled in Graphic Design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Proficient working with email and productivity software (e.g., MS Office, Google Workspace)
• Proven knowledge of and experience with accessibility compliance (e.g. AODA)
• Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated capability to take criticism and feedback positively, with solution and client-focused outlook
• Possess a Class G drivers license and the ability to travel to locations not served by public transportation
• Familiarity with video editing and/or animation production and software (asset)
• Bilingualism in English and French/Spanish is considered (asset)

As our ideal candidate, your strong communication skills will enable you to articulate ideas and scripts effectively across a range of audiences. Your ability to blend creative thinking with practical execution ensures projects not only meet but exceed client expectations.

Above all, we value your ability to speak professionally and persuasively, influencing your clients and guiding your creative teams effectively. You should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mature, capable of working equally well independently and as part of a diverse team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, eager to leverage their skills to make a significant impact.

Note: The shortlisting and interview process will require you to provide your extensive portfolio and may involve working on real-world projects with Memory Tree to showcase your capabilities.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect a highly competitive annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000, based on skills and experience. You will also enjoy a host of great benefits, including; 

• Health benefits package 
• Monthly gym expense ($20/month) 
• A paid day off for your birthday each year
• Two paid-for mental health days each year
• Two paid-for family care days each year
• Five paid sick days per year
• Two weeks paid vacation to start, or commensurate with experience

Memory Tree invites all interested individuals to apply for this position and encourages applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and all racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Memory Tree is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We employ people without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), or sexual orientation.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

If you are passionate about leading creative initiatives and ready to take your career to the next level, apply now!