Associate Creative Director

Marketing Team | Toronto, ON

Positions to Fill: One (1)

Reason for Open Position: Vacant NEW Position

Employment Type: Full-time-permanent, Salaried.

Employment Location: Hybrid (candidates must be available to work from the Toronto, ON office 2x weekly in order to apply).

Salary: $95, $115,000.00 CAD *This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's experience. This range is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility.Three Ships Beauty is hiring We're looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our team and help shape our visual identity The Associate Creative Director will serve as the creative leader within the marketing team, driving the execution of omni channel concepts and visual campaign assets that convey Three Ships brand stories.

Our ideal team member understands the power consistent art & copy can unlock. They will translate marketing briefs into compelling concepts, deliver iterative creative rounds, review & ideate compelling copy, and support with & assign team members to execute assets. Reporting to our Director of Marketing, the Associate Creative Director will ensure visual consistency across all platforms, from digital campaigns and e-commerce, to paid ads, print, in-store & window displays, reflecting the brand's identity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand & Visual Direction

• Lead Three Ships' overall visual identity and brand expression, building a cohesive visual universe with clear guardrails and maintaining consistency across all creative executions.
• Oversee packaging development for new product launches, refreshes, and seasonal kits.
• Conduct trend research across beauty, wellness, design, and culture to bring forward-looking creative inspiration to the team.

Campaign, Launch Conception & Visual Execution

• Translate business objectives and messaging strategies into compelling campaign concepts, from creative ideation and moodboarding to on-set art direction and final execution.
• Direct campaign and product photoshoots, ensuring high-quality asset delivery that supports overarching brand storytelling.
• Oversee post-production to ensure imagery and assets meet brand standards and campaign goals.
• Lead the internal campaign process end-to-end, including briefing, concepting, moodboarding, and cross-functional alignment on execution with channel owners.
• Lead the weekly internal campaign meeting to align creative direction and execution across teams.

Creative Leadership & Project Management

• Lead, manage, and grow a small creative team, including the development of one (1) senior designer direct report.
• Support creative team with design and execution of marketing and in-store collateral as needed.
• Build and manage efficient creative processes from intake and briefing to delivery, balancing timelines and priorities across stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external creative partners (freelancers, photographers, videographers, agencies), from hiring and briefing to ensuring all output aligns with brand standards.

Copy

• Maintain and safeguard a consistent brand voice across all communications.
• Write and edit compelling copy that enhances visual storytelling and reinforces key messages across campaigns.
• Support copy development across DTC, CRM, social, and other marketing channels as needed.
• Edit, proofread, and approve all creative copy for accuracy, tone, and alignment with brand standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, and copywriting disciplines.
• University or College degree in Design, English, Journalism Marketing or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Animate).
• A strong eye for visual composition, typography, color, and branding.
• A proven track record of strategic creative leadership, with a portfolio showcasing concepting, storytelling, art direction, and design across integrated campaigns.
• Hands-on experience in art direction, visual production, and graphic design.
• Deep understanding of strategic outcomes and how to align creative ideas with company objectives
• You have a background working for DTC companies or other Beauty brands.

WHO YOU ARE

• You're a creative tastemaker.
• You're a real self-starter who thrives on collaboration – you display a strong sense of ownership and agility, keep the bigger picture in-focus, and aren't afraid to roll-up your sleeves to get the job done. No task is too small – or too big

• You are highly organized and execute with excellence, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects, and display persistence in navigating through obstacles to deliver results.

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

• You care about the teams you work with and enjoy mentoring, and developing others.
• You're a skin care enthusiast

HOW TO APPLY

Send your portfolio, resume and cover letter to by November 25th

We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Accessible Recruitment Process: We strongly encourage applications from visible minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. Three Ships actively encourages applicants to self-identify. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Operations Team.

Use of AI: While we may use AI enabled applicant tracking systems to sort resumes or streamline administrative tasks in the hiring process, all decisions about who joins our team are made by people. We do not use AI to rank, score, or eliminate candidates without human review & final decision making.

WORK PERKS

• Competitive compensation.
• Company stock options available.
• Annual Performance Bonus Program.
• Annual learning & development credit.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, life, long-term disability and vision coverage.
• Fun team offsites & socials.
• Flexible work hours & hybrid work model.
• Week of Christmas and New Years off + 2 additional weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks total).
• Paid Day Off for your Birthday
• Unlimited Wellness Days.
• Half-day Fridays in the summer.
• Free skincare
  
  ………And so much more

WHO WE ARE

Three Ships is a results-driven beauty brand backed by natural ingredients and real science. Look closer at our formulas and you'll find all natural, 100% plant + mineral-derived ingredients selected for their clinically-proven performance and skin-loving qualities. Nothing else.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We truly see our team as our family, and focus on four core values: compassion, hustle, integrity, and curiosity.

• Hustle - we work hard and smart. We believe that hard work, resourcefulness and dedication will take us far. Less ego, more grit.
• Integrity - we look for people who are honest and good team players. We don't believe in shortcuts - we take the right path, even if it's the harder one.
• Compassion - we foster good vibes and positivity, and celebrate wins as a team. We don't believe in pointing fingers or pushing blame. We trust each other and always assume the best intentions.
• Curiosity - asking questions is one thing, asking questions and having the willingness to discover the answers is another. We embrace, seek out, and share new experiences and ideas.