Creative – General

ELVIS is a Relationship Marketing Agency with a focus on driving behavioral change.  We call our philosophy, Calculated Creativity™.  This means we create insightful work.  Work that engages and activates people in their everyday lives, which in turn – delivers better results for our clients.  We start with the desired outcome and engineer strategic communications to deliver those objectives.

We take the time to really get to know the audience, unearth mindsets and motivations throughout their journey, plotting and mapping the most influential moments to engage them along the way.  Our core disciplines are Digital, Social, Integrated Advertising, Direct and Promotions

We are on the lookout for intermediate Art Directors and Copywriters to add to our mix of awesome people.  The ideal candidate should have an exceptional work ethic, a great attitude, and be energetic self-starters.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts that meet the project’s overall objectives
• Implement & incorporate strategy from the Brief and direction from the Creative Director
• Work with the Creative Director and Account Service team to conceive, sell and execute bold, persuasive messages for our clients
• Brainstorming and creative planning sessions
• Prepare and refine concepts for internal and client presentations and provide rationale behind these concepts
• Participate in project update/status meetings with project team as required
• Keep up to date and informed on the best work within our industry, both home & abroad

Skills / Experience

• 3-6 years experience in a similar role
• Strong experience in traditional and digital DM / CRM and social media
• Passion for creating breakthrough creative that gets results
• Out-of-this-world when it comes to design ideas and innovation
• Must be a team player, respect others within the process & handle themselves professionally at all times
• Experience in an agency environment an asset
• Undergraduate diploma or degree in graphic arts, design, creative advertising or equivalent
• Good listener, strong conceptual skills, able to handle and learn from constructive criticism
• Willing to work in a very busy, fast paced environment

Learn more about Elvis Communications at www.elviscommunications.ca