Senior Art Director - Jobs in Calgary

Job Description

Come Build a Better Financial Future for all Canadians At Neo, we’re building a more rewarding financial experience for all Canadians.Life at a rapidly expanding tech startup is demanding, exhilarating, and not for everyone.From world-class creative minds to brilliant engineers, it #39;s high-performing people that make Neo a workplace with passion and purpose.Since being founded in 2019, Neo has built incredible traction and is one of the fastest growing fintechs in Canada.

• LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Canada for 2022 and 2023
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Canada’s top-rated credit card
• Team of 700+ people
• 1M+ customers in 3 years
• 11K+ retail partners

High Performance at NeoWe recruit, hire, and build our company culture around these attributes:Teamwork: We trust, respect, encourage, and show up for each other — through good times and hard. We’re on this mission not just for ourselves, but also for the people we work with — and ultimately, for our customers.Ownership: We all have a stake in Neo’s success — so we go out of our way to do what needs to get done. We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments — to our customers, to our partners, and to our team. When we fall short, we find a way to do better in the future.Professional Integrity: We’re asking millions of Canadians to trust us with their hard-earned money — so we hold ourselves (and each other) to the highest standards of integrity.The Role:As Senior Art Director, you’re a key contributor of ideas, and a visual leader within a creative team dedicated to defining the brand visual language and producing high quality content. Your work will stand out in all digital channels and in the real world, driving conversation and headlines. You’ll be a leader among a team of art directors, designers, and motion artists, and a partner to a copywriter who (like you) wants to make clever, disruptive work for iconic brands.Your experience across both traditional and non-traditional mediums will help you raise the quality of work that we do and ensure we tell compelling stories. You’ll work at a pace that fits the dynamic needs of an agile in-house agency, working quickly when needed to capture the moment, and taking the time to perfect ideas when the opportunity allows it. You’ll use your unique skill set and design eye to inspire others around you.Your role will involve translating complex ideas into compelling visual elements, ensuring consistency in branding and aesthetics, and contributing to the evolution of our design language.What you’ll be doing:ART DIRECTION: You are an experienced creative leader who manages others to a level of visual quality that meets your own high standards. You have experience elevating others’ work.INNOVATIVEamp; TRADITIONAL DESIGN: You work in a wide range of mediums ranging from traditional video and photo content, real world design (experiential) and social media content.BRAND DESIGN:You steward the look and feel of the Neo brand, ensuring it is consistent whether online or offline.IDEATION: You participate in and occasionally lead brainstorms with positive energy and big-idea thinking – able to think about how we can bring ideas to life visually, but also able to think broadly about big ideas and how they come to life. You understand how to spot a consumer or cultural tension point, and to find an idea that leans into it.CONCEPTING: You create compelling visual stories that bring ideas to life and help stakeholders see the potential impact of our creative directions. You develop storyboards and presentation decks that help preview the creative ideas we want to make.INSPIRES: You bring outside influences and inspiration to the team on a regular basis. You earn the trust and respect of your peers through the quality and integrity of your work and demeanor. COLLABORATION: You work as a part of a cross-functional creative team, contributing to the work of others, providing and receiving constructive feedback in a manner that elevates the quality of ideas and delivery.WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: You can manage multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced, active environment to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy. You know how to engage others effectively to achieve commitments.Who are we looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as a creative designer performing at an art director level, or experience as an art director with a proven track record of leading other designers and stewarding brands
• A broad portfolio that includes examples of work you have created yourself, as well as managed a team to create alongside you. Your portfolio includes examples of ground breaking, innovative work, including examples of out-of-home, paid digital and organic social media work that elevates the medium
• College or University diploma in Advertising, Graphic or Communication Design is preferred
• The ability to execute concepts at a level that is among the top tier in the industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Exposure to Art Direction, Photo Shoots, and UI/UX are an advantage
• Proficient using Mac OS, Adobe Creative Cloud (Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)

Working at NeoJoining Neo means betting on yourself and discovering your full potential. As individuals and as a team, we continually challenge ourselves and each other to do our best work. We’re making change happen at a rapid pace — providing endless opportunities to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and find new solutions to complex problems. That means rapid career progression and constant learning opportunities. The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, relentless, and want to win. We hold ourselves to high standards, because we’re on a mission that matters — to transform financial services for the better. If that’s what you’re looking for, read on.We trust, respect, and show up for each other. That means truthful conversations, frequent feedback, and working with people who push you to be your best. We’re evolving quickly as an organization, we work together in person, and the pace of progress isn’t for everyone. That’s why we’re looking for change-makers who love a challenge — who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than travel a well-paved road.Our team members earn meaningful equity in the company through stock options — so Neo’s growth benefits everyone who helps make it happen. That also means taking on more responsibility than you may have had at your last job. We don’t get hung up on job titles or hierarchy — we’re focused on doing what it takes to accomplish our mission.Check out these videos from our employees to learn more about Working at Neo.Apply with Us We believe in equal opportunity, and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.