Group Creative Director

1w1 week ago

We Are Social

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$180,000 – C$250,000

About this role

We Are Social is looking for a Group Creative Director to join our growing team. This role offers an opportunity to produce the best work of your career while helping creative teams grow through strong management and development. You set the standards for agency quality and ensure delivery of industry-leading, brand-defining work.

As a high-level visionary, you lead creatives across multiple teams, accounts, and projects simultaneously. Champion big thinking by translating abstract concepts into sophisticated, multi-channel campaigns that push creative boundaries. Navigate project challenges, balancing budgets and client needs without compromising standards.

A creative agency powered by social connections, we thrive on trends and create campaigns that get people buzzing for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, and YouTube. We like to laugh, live for celeb gossip, and are great on AUX. Cultivate a high-performance culture in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Mentor the next generation of Creative Directors and oversee multiple teams for consistency and excellence. Explore and work from 18 global offices via our passport program, including Paris and Singapore. Join a forward-thinking agency generating buzzworthy ideas for leading brands.

Requirements

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
Create trends rather than just follow them
Self-starter who takes ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
Deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences
Energetic, innovative, and forward-thinking
High-level visionary responsible for leading creatives across multiple teams
Ability to mentor the next generation of Creative Directors
Experience guiding brands ahead of social trends and cultural moments

Responsibilities

Lead creatives for multiple teams, accounts, and projects simultaneously
Ensure all creative is strategic, aligning complex ideas with nuanced client objectives and long-term brand health
Champion big thinking, translating abstract concepts into sophisticated, multi-channel campaigns
Navigate project challenges, balancing budget constraints and evolving client needs across the portfolio
Craft and execute complex projects with high-level art and copy direction that resonates at scale
Direct and mentor Creative Directors and team leaders, fostering professional growth
Oversee multiple creative teams and accounts, maintaining consistency and excellence
Cultivate a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top-tier creative talent

Benefits

Laugh together, live for celeb gossip, and great on AUX
Passport program to work from 18 global offices including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London
Celebrate wins and losses to learn and grow
Passionate about making a difference from carbon offsets to community kitchens