Associate Creative Director

The Kitchen North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Montreal is looking for a bilingual Copywriter at the ACD level to lead the creative development across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of agency experience and a strong portfolio that demonstrates originality and innovation. Responsibilities include leading campaign ideation, collaborating with internal teams, and ensuring brand consistency. Candidates must be fluent in both French and English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of agency experience as a writer, currently at the ACD level.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across TV/video, digital, and social content.
• Familiarity with Canadian and Quebec-specific markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and execution for campaigns spanning commercial and social content.
• Develop insight-driven, emotionally resonant creative tailored to diverse Canadian audiences.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including strategy, production, and account leads.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Strong storytelling skills

Creative development

Ability to work independently

Collaborative

Cultural fluency

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a bilingual (French/English) Copywriter at the ACD level based in Montréal. with a strong grasp of creative development across broadcast and social platforms.

You’ll help lead the creative development and execution of high-impact work that resonates across both English and French-speaking audiences in Canada. Strong storytelling skills, deep cultural fluency, and experience navigating production timelines are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead ideation and execution for campaigns spanning commercial and social content.
• Develop insight-driven, emotionally resonant creative tailored to diverse Canadian audiences, with a focus on Quebec.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including strategy, production, and account leads.
• Present ideas and creative work to clients and stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Support the Creative Director or Executive Creative Director in concept development, strategy, and presentations.
• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with client objectives, budgets, and deadlines.
• Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions to drive non-traditional creative thinking.
• Review and proof creative work for accuracy and quality.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful client relationships.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and innovations.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of agency experience as a writer, currently at the ACD level.
• Bilingual in French and English is a must – both written and spoken.
• Strong Portfolio: You demonstrate originality, innovation, and multi-disciplinary thinking through your work.
• Familiarity with Canadian and Quebec-specific markets and cultural nuances.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across TV/video, digital, and social content.
• Ability to work independently and jump into projects quickly.
• Highly collaborative, culturally curious, and passionate about great creative.

SALT’S VALUES

• SALT OF THE EARTH: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other
• DO WHAT IS RIGHT: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected
• EARN IT: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive
• MAKE THINGS BETTER: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do
• SEEK DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.