Astucemedia is an international well-established organization offering turnkey creative and software solutions for innovative real-time data visualisation and various graphics offering for TV, museums and sport events. Our offering includes graphics for augmented reality, virtual sets, video walls, interactive graphics, full/partial-screen overlays for various digital platforms including television. With its proprietary Data Platform software engine Astucemedia established itself as a leader in various domains such as finance, sports and elections. Our clientele counting Disney/ABC News, NBC Universal, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, beIN Sports, NFL Network, BNN Bloomberg, CBC, Radio-Canada, Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, Dubai TV, The Media Majlis Museum rely on our expertise to deliver immersive experiences for Times Square, TV networks, sports venues, and museums. Our team consisting of talented media artists and software developers, is seeking new talents with passion, drive and innovative ideas!

Are you a passionate, creative professional who thrives on creating beautiful visual content, enjoys a rapidly-evolving environment, and loves to be surrounded by like-minded motivated individuals? If this sounds like you then let's connect.

Position Summary

The art director takes charge of branding and creative product delivered by Astucemedia. She/He has a unique eye for design, is knowledgeable about the latest trends in live news, election and sport events for television and digital platforms, and acts as a source for an unlimited number of innovative ideas and concepts. She/He acts as a mentor with the Astucemedia Creative team.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Present creative concepts and provide artistic direction including writing creative brief.
• Provide artistic direction for branding project, augmented reality, virtual set and animation/motion design.
• Present creative products & concepts to clients.
• Develop new 360o creative approaches.
• Contribute, through an innovative approach, to the constant evolution of Astucemedia’s creative product and services.
• Manage and drive the conception, multimedia direction, and delivery. 
• Work closely with the client and ensure the overall quality of the projects and their objectives.
• Ensure quality control, including Be responsible of brand guidelines and design guides;
• Manage and coach the creative teams in the development of concepts;
• Stimulate and guide creative research;
• Participate in business development;
• Work with other members of the creative team to resolve any unforeseen issues that arise during the creative, production and delivery process.
• Participate in meetings with the creative team during concept development, design and on-site integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in graphic design or similar field but we really aren’t picky… if you have the experience, talent and the skills to back it up, then we want to see what you can do.

Experience and skills

• 4-8 years experience in a similar role in a creative agency or on the client side.
• Understanding of the creative process.
• Ability to come up with concepts and designs.
• Extensive knowledge of the Adobe suite.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Experience in live news branding

• Competitive salary 
• Global travel opportunities - all expenses paid!
• Health Benefit Insurance Package (Including Dialogue)
• Health and Wellness annual Benefit
• RRSP Matching