Associate Creative Director

1 day ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Rethink Canada Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

At Rethink, our promise to you is that you will do the best work of your career. In order to do that, we'll create and promote an environment where people are happy, inspired and empowered. We back that promise by committing to remain an independent creative agency. So if you're ready to do the best work of your career while having fun, then read on. 

Rethink is looking for people who are high-energy, ambitious and genuine. Rethinkers are people who are interested and interesting, relentless, responsible and respectful. They're people you would want to hang out with and be inspired by. Rethinks don't settle – we have a visceral discomfort with the status quo – as a result we're constantly challenging, learning, growing and enthusiastically ambitious to make things better.

As associate creative director, you're a proven creative who can solve problems in imaginative ways and persuade others with a clear, compelling point of view. You'll not only deliver ideas that nail the brief but also proactively push for new opportunities. You're constantly absorbing culture and industry trends to create work that people talk about.

The Opportunity

  • Lead and take ownership of your projects, from ideation through production, while collaborating with all departments.
  • Master the fundamentals of your craft and mentor others to produce outstanding work.
  • Build and nurture trusted relationships with clients and rally teams around a shared vision.
  • Confidently and persuasively pitch ideas, represent our agency in the community, and coach creative teams.
  • Consistently deliver and champion bold, effective ideas.
  • Proactively seek out new opportunities, keeping an eye on cultural moments, and adapting to challenges to get to the best possible work.
  • Actively participate in agency initiatives and mentorship programs.

What you'll  bring:

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in creative role within an ad agency.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work. 
  • Exceptional creative and conceptual thinking skills.
  • Strong art direction and/or copywriting background.
  • A passion for continuing to grow your craft, advertising and creation. 
  • A passion for great work and a genuine desire to impact it. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly collaborative and team player.
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
  • A "can-do" attitude – no ask is too big or too small for you.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit – you take ownership of your work and bring fresh thinking to the table.
  • A proactive approach – you can see the destination, and you know how to build the path there.

The Benefits 

  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including added mental health benefits
  • Variety of employee perks
  • Great work culture 
  • No client meeting Mondays
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Access to Rethink's national DE&I committee and working groups
  • Growth and training opportunities
  • Independence week – 1 week off in the summer 

The interviewing process at Rethink:

  1. Phone screen with Talent Acquisition
  2. First round interview with Creative Team Leads
  3. Final round interview with Head of Department 
  4. References 
  5. Offer 

Office Location: 720 King St. West, Toronto, ON

We truly appreciate everyone's interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Rethink is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all intersections. Accommodations are available, upon request, to all selected candidates during any stage of the recruitment process. 

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