Job Description

 
Art Director
About the opportunity:
Successful, hard-working, fun, and dynamic is how Flight Centre describes its culture. We look for smart, savvy individuals – innovative creative people who bring a real passion to their work. We value our people and reward them with a supportive work environment and a real career path. If you can relate to our culture, then this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
At the very core of our operations is a passion and drive to share the love of travel and to open up the world for those who want to see.
Who you are:
Superb leadership and people development abilities
Previous marketing experience – at least 5 years’ experience in marketing or related environment
The ability to undertake negotiations with suppliers ensuring that Flight Centre’s strategic and operational objectives are achieved
Demonstrated experience making the big decisions and the ability to communicate them to get them over the line
An ability to manage reward and recognition by ensuring clear performance expectations are set
Experienced in an array of asset outputs in both owned and paid channels
Experience managing multiple deadlines and working under pressure
Strong problem-solving capabilities and adaptable to changing priorities & systems
Highly detail-oriented & organized
Capable of big-picture thinking and long-term planning
Key Responsibilities
Oversee creative for all brands under the Flight Centre Travel Group umbrella in Canada & USA, both online & offline
Collaborate with teams globally to uphold global brand consistency
Work with key stakeholders and help define the opportunity/problem to be solved, and communicate the creative brief to team members
Liaise with a multi-disciplinary Marketing team on projects and campaigns: Brand Managers, Web, Content, Email Automation
Creative & technical development of a small team of designers
Creative strategy
Concept presentations to internal clients 
Creative project & traffic management
Management of brand assets, systems, filing and best practices for optimum efficiency
Competitor analysis & design trends research
Supplier relationships & internal billing
Position Requirements:
A diploma or degree in Graphic Design 
Min 2 years’ experience as an Art Director or 5 years as Sr Graphic Designer, in corporate brand management 
Leadership experience 
Conceptual thinking and strong creative process 
Ability to develop creative ideas from brief to presentation
Proficiency in a Mac environment with expert knowledge of Adobe CC programs (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator),
Ability to direct video & motion graphics is an asset
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Experience with project management software 
An exceptional portfolio showcasing innovative design concepts, a strong understanding of working within brand guidelines and highly considered visual executions 
Work Perks! – What’s in it for you:
FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a remote work structure with access to content resources across the globe!
Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering – You’ll have to experience it to believe it!
Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve.
We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility platform through the Flight Centre Foundation and Brighter Futures programs supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, Volunteering, and Fundraising. 
Benefits Include:
Uncapped earning potential 
Travel perks/discounts. 
Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services 
Generous paid-time-off policy  
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives 
Benefits include vision, medical, and dental 
Employee Assistance Program 
RRSP with matching
Employee Share Plan 
Ongoing training and professional development 
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for and you would like to be part of our award-winning culture then APPLY NOW. 
** Please include a link to your digital portfolio or attach a design sample to your application**
Location – Remote, Canada
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to those located in our corporate headquarter cities of: Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, BC.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Our promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees.  We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversification of our society.  Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment selection process.  If you require accommodation because of a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know in advance by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca