Creative Director

Thinkingbox

Creative Director leading culturally resonant, social-first campaigns for AntiSocial, a Toronto digital marketing agency. Setting creative direction, guiding teams, and delivering integrated brand work.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$150,000 - CA$175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading integrated campaigns and creative direction, with a strong portfolio showcasing award-winning, culturally impactful work. Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing creative teams while influencing senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Integrated Campaign LeadershipCreative DirectionCultural FluencyTeam MentorshipProduction Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Conceptual ThinkingArt DirectionStorytellingCampaign DevelopmentCreative Oversight

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing StakeholdersMentorshipCreative Judgment

Industry Keywords

Agency ExperienceSocial-First CampaignsCreative IntegrityCultural ImpactBrand Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the creative vision across multiple accounts, ensuring all work is strategically grounded and culturally impactful
Drive big, integrated campaign platforms from brief through execution, elevating thinking beyond individual deliverables
Lead and inspire ideation, setting the bar for original, conversation-driving ideas that resonate in culture
Oversee and refine creative output across all touchpoints, ensuring consistency, quality, and craft at the highest level
Partner with strategy and client leadership to shape briefs, identify opportunities, and influence brand direction
Present and sell transformative ideas to senior clients, articulating creative ambition and business impact
Provide senior-level art direction and creative oversight, guiding teams through execution
Lead, mentor, and grow creative teams
Champion creative integrity throughout production, from concept through final delivery
Stay connected to culture and emerging platforms, bringing relevant ideas to every engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of agency experience
Portfolio demonstrating award-worthy, social-first, campaign-driven work
Proven ability to lead and deliver large-scale, integrated campaigns rooted in strong conceptual thinking
Track record of setting creative direction and elevating work across teams, brands, and disciplines
Deep cultural fluency and understanding of how brands earn attention
Exceptional creative judgment across art, copy, and storytelling
Strong leadership and mentorship skills
Experience building and developing high-performing creative teams
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and selling bold ideas
Strong production knowledge
Resume and online portfolio links requested as part of the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Monthly events
Office dogs