ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Community is a creative lifestyle communications agency driven by bold ideas, strong strategy, and a deep connection to culture. We create work that stands out and shows up in the moments, spaces, and experiences that people care about. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and energy come together to produce impactful results.

We value people who think differently, move quickly, and bring a positive, fun approach to everything they do. At Community, we believe great work happens when talented people push boundaries, support each other, and enjoy the ride. Community is looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director to join our creative crew!

Position Overview This is a hands-on creative leadership role for someone who has built their career within an agency environment and is ready to lead integrated campaigns, inspire teams, and shape the creative direction of client business.

As Associate Creative

Director, you will lead creative development from brief through execution, partner closely with strategy and account teams, mentor designers and writers, and help elevate the creative output of the agency across branding, advertising, digital, social, experiential, and content. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a creator at heart. They are comfortable leading teams, presenting to clients, refining creative work, and contributing directly to the development of ideas that drive business results and cultural relevance.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

Lead creative development from brief through execution across multiple client accounts

Develop integrated campaigns spanning advertising, digital, social, experiential, retail, and brand identity

Champion creative excellence and maintain high standards of craft throughout the creative process

Provide clear, constructive creative direction that elevates both the work and the people creating it

Help shape creative processes, workflows, and agency-wide creative culture Campaign Development & Execution

Translate strategic insights into compelling creative concepts and campaigns

Oversee creative execution across multiple channels and touchpoints

Ensure concepts remain strong and cohesive throughout production and delivery

Balance multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines





Collaborate closely with production teams and external partners to bring ideas to life Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build strong partnerships with strategy, account, experiential, production, and marketing teams

Present creative concepts and recommendations to clients with confidence and clarity

Communicate strategic thinking, creative rationale, and campaign objectives effectively

Navigate client feedback while protecting the integrity of the creative work

Foster alignment across teams to ensure successful project delivery Team Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and support designers, writers, and emerging creative talent

Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for professional growth

Create an environment where collaboration, creativity, and accountability can thrive

Lead by example through active participation in creative development and execution

Support talent development and help build high-performing creative teams Agency Growth

Participate in new business pitches and agency growth initiatives

Contribute to thought leadership, innovation, and creative inspiration across the agency

Stay current on design, culture, technology, consumer behavior, and emerging trends

Identify opportunities to enhance creative offerings and elevate agency capabilities Qualifications

Experience

7-10+ years of experience within a creative, advertising, integrated marketing, branding, or communications agency environment

Proven experience developing integrated campaigns across multiple channels and platforms

Experience leading creative teams and mentoring designers, writers, or multidisciplinary creative talent

Demonstrated success presenting and selling creative work to clients and stakeholders

Strong understanding of production across digital, social, print, content, and experiential channels

Experience contributing to business development, pitches, or agency growth initiatives Skills:

Strong conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving abilities

Expertise in either art direction/design or copywriting,



with an appreciation for multidisciplinary collaboration

Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and communication skills

Ability to balance creative ambition with business objectives and client goals

Skilled at leading creative teams through ambiguity, feedback, and revision

Robust organizational and project management capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Passion for innovation, culture, design, and emerging creative trends Nice to Have

Experience developing brand platforms and visual identity systems

Retail, hospitality, lifestyle, or real estate marketing experience

Experience leading experiential campaigns and activations

Familiarity with motion design, AI-assisted creative workflows, or emerging technologies

Industry recognition through award-winning work or notable creative achievements Who You Are A creative leader who knows how to turn insights into ideas and ideas into impactful campaigns.

A strong collaborator who brings out the best in talented people and teams.

Equally comfortable brainstorming on a whiteboard, refining creative work, and presenting in a boardroom.

Curious, culturally connected, and always looking for opportunities to push ideas further.

A mentor who believes great leadership is about developing people, not simply directing them.

Calm under pressure and capable of maintaining creative excellence while balancing multiple priorities.

Someone who thrives in an agency environment and enjoys the pace, energy, and unpredictability that comes with it. Community thrives on real-time collaboration, shared energy, and the kind of spontaneous creativity that happens when people are together. As such, this role is based full-time in our office at 822 Richmond St. W, Toronto, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Salary: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. Why Work at Community?

A culture that’s creative, collaborative, and unapologetically bold The opportunity to shape national, culture-defining campaigns and experiences

Autonomy, trust, and the ability to make a meaningful creative impact

Work alongside a talented multidisciplinary team passionate about great ideas

Learn from top talent while helping ambitious brands move at the speed of culture

Rooftop deck. Fully furnished. Enough said.

📌 Associate Creative Director (Toronto)
🏢 Community Agency
📍 Toronto