Associate Creative Director, Art

Socket.dev; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey Health is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art in a hybrid Toronto-based role. Lead and mentor cross-functional creative teams, shaping concepts and visuals for top-tier healthcare clients. You will drive client presentations, oversee production, and push for bold, effective work across channels.

The role demands a strong portfolio, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication, with collaboration across accounts and strategy to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a senior creative role with a proven track record.
• Agency experience across multiple channels and formats.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating relevant/category experience.
• Excellent written and presentation skills; confident client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-channel creative teams to deliver high-impact work.
• Present concepts to clients and guide concepts through production.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold high creative standards.

Skills

7+ years experience

Agency experience

Portfolio

Job description

Associate Creative Director, Art

WHO WE ARE

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands — Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and the Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Grey and TANK, while maintaining their distinct brands, leverage shared resources and strategic direction for global growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for producing superior content across all channels for existing and potential clients. Direct and enhance the efforts of creative teams based on client briefs. Be an integral part of presenting the materials to clients and seeing the concepts through to production. Contribute to and supervise the development of concepts, pushing the team to take creative risks, creating work that is persuasive, unexpected, and exceeds client expectations, both in concept and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the client’s brand and the overall industry by leading in the briefing, concept, design, and execution of cross-channel initiatives
• Provide creative direction and feedback to creative teams that ensures all creative work aligns with the client’s objectives and strategies outlined in the brief
• Be self-sufficient when it comes down to designing and comping a layout
• Partner with account and strategy teams to ensure that the task is clear strategically at briefing stage, that the deliverables & timelines are clear and that the needs of the client are being met.
• Participate and/or lead client meetings/presentations and develop client relationships
• Taking direction from creative leaders on creative development; take guidance and rework appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with account and production team to maintain budgets and ensure that internal or client deliverables are executed on time
• Setting an example for the larger team through setting high creative standards and overall involvement in the larger agency initiatives.
• Developing junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship and model behavior
• Assist with onboarding junior employees – training them on team, agency, and client procedures
• Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you and what it takes to get there, you will then be able to create work that moves others.
• Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions
• Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• At least 7+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
• Agency experience working across all channels
• Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience
• Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients
• Experience working with large teams in client-facing role
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Able to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  WHO YOU ARE:

  • Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one’s ever seen before
  • Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done
  • Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain
  • Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change

    Salary Range

    • $90,000 — $140,000 CAD

    The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

    Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C’est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d’aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l’équipe de recrutement lors du processus d’entrevue.

    TANK WW est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances et considère les candidatures à tous les postes sans discrimination ni égard à des caractéristiques particulières. Nous nous engageons à promouvoir une culture de respect où chacun se sent à sa place et dispose des mêmes opportunités pour faire progresser sa carrière.

    We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.