Associate Creative Director, Retail & Experiential

Creative Niche; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Niche in Toronto is seeking an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director to lead innovative, culturally relevant work for a high-profile retail account with a visually led, hands-on approach.

You will shape shopper marketing and in-store experiences, mentor a small creative team, build strong client relationships, and stay ahead of Gen Z trends, emerging tech, and AI-enabled ideas for retail and QSR brands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading art direction for retail or experiential campaigns.
• Strong portfolio in in-store signage, POP/POS, and experiential activations.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead client-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative across retail environments, POP/POS, digital, and social.
• Bring fresh, culturally relevant ideas incorporating emerging trends, AI, and technology.
• Build trusted client relationships, present compelling concepts, and drive creative excellence.
• Lead and mentor a small creative team while collaborating across departments.

Skills

Art direction

Retail shopper marketing

In-store experiences

Leadership

Job description

Creative Niche in Toronto is seeking an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director to lead innovative, culturally relevant work for a high-profile retail account with a visually led, hands-on approach.

You will shape shopper marketing and in-store experiences, mentor a small creative team, build strong client relationships, and stay ahead of Gen Z trends, emerging tech, and AI-enabled ideas for retail and QSR brands.