Art Director 12-Month Maternity Leave Contract

Location:

Alberta, Canada

Closing Date:

2025-09-15

Type:

In Office

We’re growing. And so is our ambition.

Our success comes from a simple truth: we hire for character first. While talent and smarts are abundant in our industry, we are seeking that rare combination — individuals who possess both expertise and an unwavering drive for client success.

When you join us, you’ll find a team that celebrates the wins, learns from the challenges, and approaches every project with integrity. It’s how we’ve built lasting relationships with our clients and why our work continues to break new ground.

Small agency. Huge opportunities.

Being part of AM/FM means you’ll have a direct impact from day one. You’ll be right there shaping public conversations, powering up businesses, brands, charities, and municipalities with your design chops and big ideas. Here, you’ll work alongside talented, experienced individuals who will challenge you to grow and who expect the same dedication in return.

Experience the AM/FM effect.

Since opening our doors in Edmonton in 2014, we’ve been crafting sharp marketing and communication solutions that work. Whether we are serving clients around the corner or across the globe, we become an extension of their team — diving deep into research, perfecting strategy, and creating work that moves the needle.

Does your ambition match ours?

We’re on the hunt for an Art Director to join our Creative Team on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This is your opportunity to bring fresh ideas, collaborate with a dynamic team, and leave your mark in an environment that values integrity, initiative, and creativity.

Role Description

  • Conceptualize and produce highly polished and professional design and advertising materials from inception to completion
  • Be current with design trends and designer-specific programs
  • Show familiarity with popular culture trends and references
  • Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to manage and give clear direction to suppliers such as photographers, illustrators, videographers, and in-house production artists
  • Receive feedback regularly from the account and creative teams, and are required to acknowledge the feedback and make adjustments accordingly
  • Seamlessly adapt to AM/FM’s internal processes and provide insights into any possible efficiencies we could revise to make them stronger
  • Demonstrate impeccable attention to detail in all facets of the job, from proofreading to partnering with the account team to ensure every detail is considered, double-checked, triple-checked and approved internally before releasing work

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in
    • Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop programs
    • Adobe After Effects and Premiere
    • Figma with a knowledge of web design
  • Agency experience is not required, but would be beneficial
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
  • Flexibility for evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes
  • Positive attitude and openness to new opportunities and challenges

Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

  • Four AM/FM extra-long weekends per year, and an additional two weeks of PTO at Christmas
  • Leadership development
  • Team building activities and many happy hours on our rooftop patio

Don’t have the experience, but feel like you have the ability? Show us what you can do. Applicants should have a portfolio that shows off their skills in both print and digital design.

Email your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to: thiscouldbeyourname@amfm.ca