Creative Technologist

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Toronto; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative consultancy in Toronto seeks a Creative Technologist to merge creativity and technology. The role involves translating ideas into production assets, developing innovative tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a strong background in creative or related fields, with at least 4 years of experience. A solid portfolio showcasing creativity and technical ability is essential. The annual salary ranges from $85K to $90K and reflects current market data.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Accommodations available during hiring process

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a creative or technology role.
• Portfolio demonstrating creative excellence and technical ability.
• Lifelong learner willing to explore new technology.

Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual design ideas into production assets.
• Work on experimental tools that enhance creative workflows.
• Partner with teams to design scalable innovation pipelines.
• Explore generative design and automation.

Skills

Strong visual judgment

Proven problem-solving skills using technology

Team player

Familiarity with scripting or automation

Education

Background in creative, technology, or related fields

Tools

Figma

ComfyUI

Blender Geometry Nodes

Unreal Blueprints

Job description

Company description

We’re a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking—be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you’re in the right place.

Overview

• We\'re looking for someone with the eye of an art director and the mind of a technologist. You\'re fluent in the creative world and systems, equally comfortable working on conceptual work and building tools that make great ideas real.
• This role is a blend of making and building. Expect to spend roughly 75% of your time producing media (images, videos, prototypes) and 25% building the tools, workflows, and automation pipelines that make production possible.
• You\'ll sit in the creative department collaborating with art directors, copywriters, strategists, designers, developers, production teams, and even

Responsibilities

• Translate conceptual design ideas into images, videos, prototypes, and other production assets
• Work on experimental tools and working prototypes that enhance creative workflows
• Partner with creative and engineering teams to design scalable, repeatable innovation pipelines
• Explore generative design, automation, and node-based systems to accelerate creative exploration
• Share knowledge with the creative department and broader agency on new methods, tools, and workflows
• Help define how technology shapes the agency\'s creative future

Qualifications

• Background in creative, technology, or related fields (4+ years preferred)
• Strong visual judgment, aesthetic intuition, and taste across digital and physical design
• Proven ability to solve creative problems using technology, with fluency in modern design and prototyping workflows
• Familiarity with node-based systems like ComfyUI, Blender Geometry Nodes, Unreal Blueprints, or similar
• Medium-level fluency in Figma
• Portfolio demonstrating both creative excellence and technical ability
• Lifelong learner who can deep dive into unfamiliar territory and come back with a solid feasibility report
• Strong team player
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, JS, or similar) is a plus

Additional information

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $85K-90K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.