Creative Director: Lead Bold, AI-Driven Campaigns

blackjet inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackjet is seeking a Creative Director to lead client relationships, shape big ideas, and hands-on create work across multiple channels. This role balances strategic leadership with active production in a fast-paced agency environment, managing a high volume of assignments while pushing for bold solutions.

You will oversee brand TV spots to social content, mentor teams, and leverage AI tools to accelerate concepting. A strong portfolio and production experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Creative Director at an agency.
• Deep experience overseeing video, film, and digital production.
• A portfolio demonstrating full-funnel thinking, unconventional creative solutions, and strong storytelling (comedic work is a major plus).
• Hands‑on proficiency using AI tools in the creative concepting workflow.
• In‑tune with current social trends, youth culture, and pop culture.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Direction: Concept and direct multi-channel campaigns spanning brand TV spots down to hard-working social assets.
• Client & Creative Leadership: Lead client relationships at a high level while actively crafting the work day-to-day.
• Creative Output & Delivery: Remain actively involved in developing creative work across multiple accounts, managing a high volume of concurrent assignments while maintaining quality, speed, and attention to detail.
• Production Management: Oversee shoots end-to-end, guiding directors, editors, sound houses, and post-production teams.
• AI-Enhanced Thinking: Leverage AI tools to speed up concepting and exploration.
• Team Mentorship: Guide, inspire, and elevate intermediate and junior creatives across the agency.

Skills

Creative direction

Brand storytelling

Video production

AI in creative workflow

Team leadership

Campaign management

Client relationships

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Blackjet is seeking a Creative Director to lead client relationships, shape big ideas, and hands-on create work across multiple channels. This role balances strategic leadership with active production in a fast-paced agency environment, managing a high volume of assignments while pushing for bold solutions.

You will oversee brand TV spots to social content, mentor teams, and leverage AI tools to accelerate concepting. A strong portfolio and production experience are essential.