About Us. WeareReinventionists.Wepartnerwithambitiousleaderstounlockthefullgrowthpotentialoftheirbusiness.Asoneintegratedteamconnectinginsights,strategy,brandandvaluecreation,weturnaspirationintomarketreality,fasterthananyone.Weknowthatwhenleaders,strategiesandcreativealign,everythingaccelerates.

Life at Jackman is anything but ordinary. We're strategists who think like creatives and creatives who think like strategists. We show up curious, leave our egos at the door and want to see the person next to us succeed. Every Thursday, the whole team gathers around the same table to share a meal. We run Workshops that sharpen our thinking and host in-house Collisions, where different minds run into each other on purpose. We're also pet lovers, musicians, cinephiles, screenwriters, wine enthusiasts and Ironman competitors. Your boldness and curiosity are welcome.

Role. As an Associate Creative Director, you partner closely with Creative Directors to lead the day-to-day creative on specific brands and engagements. You bring the creative vision to life by connecting strategy to creative and turning big thinking into bold, effective work that helps our EPs reach their full potential. Working alongside the Strategy team, you drive the development of strategic creative ideas, guide the team through execution, and support the growth of the designers around you. Your multidisciplinary background and strong conceptual thinking make you the bridge between strategic intent and outstanding creative outcomes.

Responsibilities.

Drivestrategiccreativeideas. Alignstrategicintentwithcreativeoutcomessoeveryconceptsupportsbroaderbusinessgoalsanddeliversmeasurableimpact.

Inspireboldthinking.



Encouragetheteamtopushcreativeboundariesandbuildacultureofcuriosity,innovationandrisk-taking.

Craftandpresentstrategiccreative. Develop presentations that connect directly to the strategy, and partner with Creative Directors to present and advocate for the work, internally and externally.

Facilitatecreativediscussions. Leadinternalbrainstormsandcritiquesthatencourageconstructivedebateandpushideasfurther.

Leadwithclarityandpositivity. Givecleardirection,keeptheteamfocusedandsolution-oriented,andhelpotherJackmanteamsunderstandshiftsinstrategyordirection.

Partneracrossteams. WorkcloselywithStrategy,ProjectManagersandEPstosolveproblemsearlyandkeepprojectsmoving.

BeareliablepartnertoEPs. Meetdeadlines,takeownershipofissues,andsupportCreativeDirectorsinEPmeetings,presentingwhenprompted.

Developourpeople. Structureanddelegateworkeffectively,coachjuniorteammembersandfreelancers,andgiveclear,directfeedback.

ChampionJackmanculture. Buildmorale,strengthenconnectionsacrosstheorganization,andmodeltheReinventionistMindsetandJackmanvalues.

Who You'll Work With.

CreativeDirectors: Partnerwiththemtopresentandadvocateforcreativework,supporttheminEPmeetingsandownday-to-daycreativedelivery.

Strategyteam: Bearespectedpeerandthoughtpartner,connectingstrategicintenttocreativeoutcomes.

Designteamandfreelancers:



Lead,directanddevelopthemthroughstructureddelegation,in-the-momentcoachingandclearfeedback.

ProjectManagers: Helpsolveproblems,keepworkstreamsontrack,andmanageprojectprofitability.

EngagementPartners: Beareliable,accessiblepartnerwhopresentswithconfidenceandhelpsbuildtrust-basedrelationships.

SkillsandExperience.

10+ years of hands-on brand design experience, with a portfolio spanning identity, packaging and retail or experiential environments.

Thinkslikeanentrepreneur:takesanearlysparkoranunclearbriefandbuildsitintoastrongcreativedirectionwithoutwaitingtobetold.

Thrives on a lean, high-performing team that punches above its weight. This isn't a standard agency, and you're energized by the scope, pace and impact that come with it.

Provensuccessleadinganddevelopinginterdisciplinarycreativeteams,includingfreelancers.

Astrategicthinkerwhoconnectsbusinessgoalstocreativeoutcomesandwantstopushcreativeboundaries.

Strongpresentingandfacilitationskills,withatrackrecordofadvocatingforandsellinggreatwork.

Theabilitytostayabovetheworkstream,connectthemovingpieces,setcleardirection,andknowwhentogodeepandwhentostayhigh-level.

Acollaborative,solutions-focusedleaderwhostayspositiveandadaptableastimelinesandprioritiesshift.

Curiosityaboutnewtoolsandtechnologies,includingAI,toraisebothcreativityandefficiency.

At Jackman, we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal chance employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.

📌 Associate Creative Director, Brand (Toronto)
🏢 Jackman Reinvention
📍 Toronto