Intermediate Creative Team (Art Director & Copywriter) - Type 1

VML Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative advertising agency in Toronto is seeking an Intermediate Creative Team consisting of an Art Director and a Copywriter. The ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a creative role within an advertising agency and a strong portfolio. The role involves generating innovative ideas, developing campaign visuals, and crafting engaging copy across various media. The agency promotes a hybrid working model, supporting creativity and collaboration among team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a creative role within an advertising agency or similar environment.
• Demonstrate a track record of successful campaigns and creative work.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects and mediums.

Responsibilities

• Think up interesting and bold ideas in response to client briefs.
• Develop and execute campaign visuals for various media.
• Collaborate with your copywriter to ensure a cohesive message.
• Craft engaging and persuasive copy for a wide range of mediums.

Skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Intermediate Creative Team (Art Director & Copywriter) - Type 1

Who we are at VML, you won’t just do the best work of your career. You’ll leave your mark on some of the top brands in Canada. With more than 400 employees across our Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver offices, and another 28,000 in our 150+ offices in 60-plus markets around the world, VML is here to deliver unparalleled global, and local, brand experience (BX), customer experience (CX) and retail commerce (CO) creative solutions for clients – all powered by deep data, marketing technology, and platform prowess.

We’re seeking a talented and passionate intermediate creative team to join the Type1 team at VML. As a duo, you have strong conceptual abilities, bold creativity, and the ability to work seamlessly together.

Type1 is a highly-awarded, fully-integrated, dedicated super team inside VML Canada. Built for Volkswagen, we deliver world-class ideas for a world-class brand. Our work turns heads, moves audiences, and gets shared. From brand and retail to social, digital, and CRM, we produce work across every part of the consumer journey.

Key Responsibilities

Art Director:

• First and foremost, think up interesting and bold ideas in response to client briefs and moments in culture.
• Develop and execute campaign visuals for various media, including digital, CRM, print, social, and video.
• Collaborate with your copywriter to ensure a cohesive and impactful message.
• Stay updated on industry trends to inform and inspire creative ideas.
• Deliver work to deadlines.

Copywriter:

• First and foremost, think up interesting and bold ideas in response to client briefs and moments in culture.
• Craft engaging and persuasive copy for a wide range of mediums, including digital, CRM, print, social, and video.
• Craft copy in each client's unique brand voice that meets their objectives.
• Work closely with your art director to develop and refine creative concepts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to inform and inspire creative ideas.
• Deliver work to deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a creative role within an advertising agency or similar environment.
• Demonstrate a track record of successful campaigns and creative work.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects and mediums.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• A passion for creativity and innovation.

We 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.