Creative Director (Art Director)

VML Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Toronto

Job summary

VML Canada in Toronto is seeking a Creative Director, Art Direction to partner with a talented CD Writer and elevate the agency's output across diverse clients. This role works closely with our ECD and CCO to shape the creative direction and deliver standout campaigns.

You bring an integrated portfolio, bold ideas, and mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. A collaborative, ego-free mindset and courage to pitch brave concepts are essential for success in this hybrid environment in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Integrated portfolio with big-idea thinking and craft.
• Ambition to work at the CD level while delivering ideas.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Collaborative, ego-free mindset for creative partnerships.
• Courage to pitch innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a CD Writer to conceptualize and execute big, integrated ideas.
• Demonstrate world-class craft, bringing art direction and design to life using CS & Figma.
• Collaborate with the Toronto-based ECD and CCO to elevate creative standards.
• Work across a wide variety of client categories with diverse opportunities.
• Champion Heart, Brains and Courage in brainstorms, presentations and team interactions.

Skills

Integrated portfolio

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Collaboration

Bravery to pitch ideas

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Creative Director, Art Direction

Are you a creatively driven Creative Director or Associate Creative Director ready to take the leap into a great new role? At VML Toronto, we're looking for a CD Art Director to partner with an incredibly talented CD Writer to make career-defining work. This is your chance to bring your biggest ideas to life across a diverse range of clients, working closely with our ECD and CCO to shape the future of our creative output.

**What **you'll do:

• Partner with a talented CD Writer to conceptualize and execute big, integrated, award-winning ideas

• Demonstrate world-class craft, bringing exceptional art direction and design skills to life using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

• Collaborate directly with our Toronto-based ECD and CCO to elevate the creative standard across the agency

• Work across a wide variety of client categories — no single industry focus means endless opportunities to stretch your creative muscles

• Champion our core values of Heart, Brains, and Courage in every brainstorm, presentation, and team interaction

What you bring:

• An integrated portfolio packed with big-idea thinking, beautiful craft, and culturally impactful campaigns

• Unmatched creative ambition and a hunger to work at the CD level while remaining committed to crafting and executing your own ideas

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

• A collaborative, ego-free mindset that thrives in a true creative partnership

• The courage to challenge the status quo and pitch brave, innovative ideas

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

-$110,000—$160,000 CADWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram,LinkedIn, andX.