Company descriptionWe’re a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking—be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you’re in the right place.
We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director (Copywriter) to join us at Leo Burnett! In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing fully integrated advertising campaigns, 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: In partnership with the ACD (Art Direction) develop ideas for integrated advertising campaigns including websites, social media, OOH, digital content, broadcast, experiential and beyond.
- 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 and confidently 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- A degree, diploma, or similar in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of agency experience.
- Strong portfolio showing the ability to consistently produce amazing work, showcasing creative projects, and conceptual thinking across various platforms.
- 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 mind.
Additional informationAdditional information
- Opportunity to build something new and different
- Competitive salary vs. industry benchmarks for experience level
- Medical/dental benefits
- Phone subsidies
- A dynamic and results-driven team
Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.
