Associate Creative Director, Design
1 week ago
THE COMPANY
Our client is an award-winning integrated ad agency based on Canada's east coast. They are willing to provide paid relocation to their HQ for the successful candidate from any Canadian city (Canada only, sorry).
THE ROLE
The Associate Creative Director, Design will be responsible for elevating the craft, thinking and impact of the agency's creative work. This role is ideal for a seasoned designer who has a sharp eye for design excellence and understands how to collaborate closely with partners across art and copy to bring bold, effective ideas to life.
You'll work hand-in-hand with the ACD, Art and ACD, Copy to shape integrated advertising campaigns, while also taking the lead on occasional branding and identity design initiatives from concept through to execution. You'll be both hands-on designer and a creative leader, setting the bar for design quality and helping other designers and ADs do their best work.
Responsibilities
Partner with the ACD, Art and ACD, Copy to develop, and execute high-quality creative across advertising campaigns and integrated projects.
Lead design thinking and execution across multiple channels, including digital, social, print, OOH, experiential, and brand systems.
Own and guide branding and identity projects from strategy and concept through final delivery, ensuring consistency and craft.
Translate creative strategy and brand positioning into compelling visual ideas and design systems.
Provide design leadership on projects, helping elevate visual craft, typography, layout, color, and overall aesthetic.
Present design work clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients. Participate in new business pitches and RFPs, when appropriate.
Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, account, and production partners to deliver work that is both creatively strong and strategically sound.
Mentor and inspire designers and art directors, offering thoughtful feedback and helping grow talent through example and guidance.
Stay current with design trends, tools, and cultural moments, bringing fresh perspectives to the work.
Requirements
years of experience as a graphic designer within an ad agency or design studio environment.
A strong portfolio demonstrating concept-driven design, high craft, and experience across advertising and brand development.
Exceptional design fundamentals, including typography, layout, composition and visual storytelling.
Strong conceptual thinking paired with the ability to execute with precision and detail.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
Motion design skills are an asset.
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