OverviewWe are looking for an Associate Creative Director team (Art Director & Copywriter) to join us at Leo Toronto! In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing integrated advertising campaigns in the financial space, in partnership with our Creative leadership. You will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding the development of junior creatives in the team, pushing to elevate the creative product and craft.
Responsibilities- Content Creation: Work as a team to develop ideas for integrated advertising campaigns, with experience in lower funnel (i.e. In-store, event collateral, acquisition banners, etc.) and digital-first/social-first production).
- Concept Development: Develop and present creative concepts that meet project objectives and elevate our brand presence.
- Design Execution: Oversee the execution of visual design from concept to final hand-off, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and high standards of quality.
- Client Collaboration: Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and effectively communicate design solutions.
- Presentation skills: Be able to effectively sell your ideas to clients based on the brief and in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Team Development: Mentor and guide junior team members, providing constructive feedback and fostering their professional growth. Tracking performance and working with the CCO/ Creative Directors to provide feedback.
- Trend Awareness: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovations to continually enhance our creative offerings.
Qualifications- 7+ years of agency experience.
- Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development.
- Experience leading and managing creative teams.
- Strong concept and strategy development skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong creative partnership.
Additional informationOur work is world-class - now we need the world to see it. This role will help Leo Toronto amplify its creative reputation, strengthen its industry presence, and build the momentum that drives awards, growth and long-term cultural impact.
Additional Information Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $135K-$155K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.
