Creative Director

5 days 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 creative director, you are a leader who can inspire and mentor teams to produce groundbreaking, category-defining work. In this role, you will be a driver of our creative vision, balancing business objectives with fearless creative execution.

The Opportunity

  • Guide and mentor teams to create breakthrough ideas, providing oversight to ensure every project meets our high standards. 
  • Master the fundamentals of your craft and mentor others to produce outstanding work.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for senior clients, building trust and educating them on how the best creative work is also the best business solution.
  • Collaborate with Strategy on brief development, proactively seeking out new opportunities and having the energy to adapt and overcome any challenge.
  • Proactively seek out new opportunities, keeping an eye on cultural moments, and adapting to challenges to get to the best possible work.
  • Set the conditions for great work by empowering talent, removing obstacles, and acting as a high-level quality control.
  • Actively participate in agency initiatives and mentorship programs.

What you'll  bring:

  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in creative role within an advertising 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.
  • Strong leader who can bring out the best in creative teams.
  • 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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