Digital Art Director

Who is Diamond?

We’re a strategic, creative and client focused group of people working hand in hand to solve problems for some really great brands. We always look ahead – changing and evolving as the industry changes. We love problems above channels. Insights above fads. Ideas that drive tangible results for our clients.

We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing independent agencies. It’s this fact that drives what makes us different from most other agencies. While we have enterprise-sized ambitions we’ve retained our startup DNA, which is our tenacity; relentlessly focus on quality and client satisfaction. We’re always embracing change; from our clients, the industry and within the four walls of our operation.

Learn more at: experiencediamond.com

About the Role

We’re looking for an Intermediate Digital Art Director to join our creative team in support of a leading banking client. This role is ideal for a digitally focused designer who can combine visual craft, strategic thinking, and collaboration to create compelling communications across a wide range of digital platforms.

The successful candidate will partner closely with a writer counterpart to develop clear, engaging, and effective creative solutions tailored to banking customers’ needs. From websites and mobile apps to digital advertising, social media, and email campaigns, you’ll bring ideas to life that drive understanding, trust, and customer action. Ideally we’re hiring a CW+AD team that’s experienced working together, but qualified solo applicants will also be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with a writing partner and cross-functional teams to concept, design, and deliver digital communications that align with brand and business goals.
• Develop and execute creative across websites, mobile applications, digital ads, social media content, email campaigns, and other digital platforms.
• Translate complex banking products and services into visually engaging and user-friendly digital experiences.
• Ensure all creative work reflects brand guidelines while pushing for fresh, innovative executions.
• Present and articulate design concepts and rationales to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stay current on digital design trends, technologies, and best practices to inform and elevate output.
• Work efficiently within timelines and budgets, balancing multiple projects simultaneously.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in digital design, ideally in an agency or in-house environment with financial services exposure—and a BA or advertising diploma doesn’t hurt either.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital design expertise across platforms (websites, apps, digital advertising, social, email).
• Solid understanding of UX/UI principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards.
• Advanced skills in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc), and other digital design tools.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically, with a sharp eye for detail and craft.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable discussing and defending design decisions.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to work seamlessly with writers, developers, strategists, and account teams.
• Excellent time management skills, you’ll be juggling multiple projects, attending meetings, and making sure everything is on track.
• Experience working within design systems or digital style guides.
• A Copywriter partner with a track record of great, shared work (nice to have but not necessary).

Why Join Us

You’ll get to help shape the way people experience their bank online and in-app making financial interactions easier, clearer, and more human. Sound like something for you? Apply now, share your stellar portfolio, and let’s turn those ideas into diamonds. 

Diamond is an equal employment opportunity employer, so we welcome all creative minds out there with the skills and experience to apply.