Overview
Associate Creative Director Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at VIBRANT Marketing
Title: Associate Creative Director
Company: VIBRANT Marketing
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Creative Arts/Media, Design & Architecture
VIBRANT Marketing is a leading North American commercial marketing firm seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Associate Creative Director to join our
dynamic
Creative team. This position presents an
exciting
opportunity for a highly creative and strategic individual to play a pivotal role in enhancing various brands’ presence and contributing to our overall marketing objectives. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, the Associate Creative Director is a role that requires a deep-seated knowledge of design, capable of originating concepts, critiquing them constructively, actualizing visions, and fostering these skills in others.
Our design-centric mandate calls for translating expansive thought into precise, commanding designs that communicate effectively across various tactics and media. As a
hands-on
leader, you will actively collaborate with the team, modelling high-quality work.
You will
prioritize proactive engagement, adhering to timelines and processes to enhance
collaboration
and strengthen output.
You will
also actively participate in and lead client pitches.
You will
oversee creatives, fostering their confidence and growth, helping them surmount creative challenges, and advancing their skills. You assess and bridge talent gaps within your team, providing training or recruiting new talent to keep pace with our rapidly expanding agency.
Responsibilities
Lead the orchestration and guidance of multiple design projects, ensuring the team meets all deadlines. Match resources skillfully to the specific demands of each project. Steer the creation and formulation of design-driven creative materials. Maintain unwavering consistency in brand identity and messaging across all media platforms. Attain client goals while adhering to budgets and deadlines Engage actively in and lead brainstorming sessions with a focus on
design thinking
.
Remain up to date with the latest in design trends, strategic thinking, and technological advances. Direct and craft visuals that resonate with the brand’s design ethos for various media. Head design teams to produce both strong and unconventional creative work, in
collaboration
with the Executive Creative Director and the rest of the creative team. Translate client strategy and account briefings into compelling design solutions.
Showcase design work and nurture valued,
respectful
relationships with clients. Foster a robust, positive rapport with the creative community to attract leading design talent. Qualifications Demonstrate design mastery by consistently delivering
innovative design
solutions that are effective across various media. Possess a track record in integrated marketing or in traditional and experiential advertising, as evidenced by a design-centric portfolio displaying the above.
Present a comprehensive portfolio that reflects originality, design
innovation
, and cross-disciplinary thought. This should include your own design creations and
collaborative
projects, showcasing strong conceptualization, copywriting, and artistic direction. Be a recognized design mentor with a legacy of nurturing creative talent. Exhibit robust
leadership
abilities in organizing, energizing, and elevating the design standards of your team. Be proactive, not just in meeting deadlines but in planning ahead to facilitate
collaborative
design efforts and to assimilate
dive…
