Senior ACD Art Director — Lead Creative & Brand Growth

McCANN Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCann Canada is seeking an ACD Art Director to lead projects, move teams, and find the extra 10% to craft great work. You’re ideas-first but meticulous about craft, and you’ll be in our Toronto office on national and global brands.

In partnership with the ACD Copywriter, you’ll present concepts to clients and mentor art directors and designers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated ideas.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced ad agency
• Strong understanding of how strategy informs brand messaging and creative
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence and clarity as a presenter
• The ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining creative integrity
• Strong client relationships built on trust
• Previous experience leading and managing teams

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas and concepts for integrated advertising campaigns
• Create and direct award-worthy work, ensuring quality of content and execution
• Serve as a creative leader others look to for direction and solutions
• Develop and present creative concepts with passion and clarity
• Play a key role in brand planning, creative development, and on-strategy initiatives
• Bring a fresh approach to day-to-day projects to inspire teams and clients
• Proactively recommend creative strategies to ensure high-quality, accurate work
• Collaborate with strategy, production, and account teams to deliver a compelling, single-minded idea
• Contribute to best practices for creative development
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to understand needs and communicate solutions effectively
• Confidently present and sell creative ideas to clients
• Manage the financial scope of assigned brands, including reviewing scopes, hours, and staffing
• Identify staffing needs and support recruitment efforts
• Mentor team members and foster award-winning creative excellence
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design innovation
• Support creative leadership in the day-to-day operations of the team
• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced ad agency
• Note: Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume.
• A strong understanding of how strategy informs brand messaging and creative
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence and clarity as a presenter
• The ability to negotiate effectively while maintaining creative integrity
• Strong client relationships built on trust
• Previous experience leading and managing teams

Job description

McCann Canada is seeking an ACD Art Director to lead projects, move teams, and find the extra 10% to craft great work. You’re ideas-first but meticulous about craft, and you’ll be in our Toronto office on national and global brands.

In partnership with the ACD Copywriter, you’ll present concepts to clients and mentor art directors and designers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated ideas.