Overview
Art Director Jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at Chatterson
Company Description
Chatterson is a Calgary-based real estate marketing agency with over 17 years of award-winning experience, and we are looking for a talented Art Director to join our team.
As an Art Director at Chatterson, you will act as a strategic creative partner to the Creative Director while mentoring and inspiring the creative team. A powerhouse of design expertise, you combine deep knowledge of design fundamentals—from typography and colour theory to brand architecture and storytelling—with a strategic mindset that prioritizes the why behind every creative decision.
The Art Director defines and leads the visual direction for client brands and marketing initiatives across all creative touchpoints. You drive concept development, shape visual storytelling, and oversee design execution to ensure that all creative output is cohesive, strategically aligned, and delivers measurable impact. You provide leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight, ensuring the team consistently produces exceptional work that elevates our brand and achieves client objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain the overarching visual direction and creative standards for Chatterson and client brands
- Develop compelling, strategy-driven creative concepts that resonate with target audiences and meet client goals
- Lead concept development for marketing, brand, and integrated campaigns, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Oversee creative output across digital, print, and experiential channels, ensuring excellence, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines
- Collaborate with account managers, digital teams, and stakeholders to ensure creative vision aligns with client strategy and business goals
- Provide clear, actionable art direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to designers and creative team members
- Guide the evolution of brand identity, design systems, and visual guidelines to ensure long-term consistency and scalability
- Manage multiple high-level projects, balancing timelines, resources, and strategic priorities
- Ensure final creative assets meet quality standards, production requirements, and strategic objectives
- Present creative concepts and executions to clients and internal teams, articulating the strategic rationale behind design decisions
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional visual storytelling, conceptual thinking, and art direction skills
- Expert knowledge of branding, typography, layout, accessibility and colour theory
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Strategic mindset with advanced problem-solving skills, guiding creative work toward measurable business outcomes
- Advanced design, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy skills with a focus on brand strategy and storytelling
- Ability to critique work constructively and inspire the team toward higher-quality output
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to drive projects independently while mentoring and guiding others
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Significant professional experience in digital and integrated design, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, strategic creative solutions
Performance Expectations
- Consistently delivers clear, strategic, and compelling visual direction across all brand touchpoints
- Maintains high creative standards and ensures consistency across all projects
- Leads, develops, and inspires the creative team to achieve exceptional results
- Aligns creative output with client goals and broader strategic objectives
- Continuously evaluates and enhances skills, staying ahead of design trends and delivering forward-thinking solutions
Title: Art Director
Company: Chatterson
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada