We know that when leaders, strategies and creative align, everything accelerates. We're strategists who think like creatives and creatives who think like strategists. 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. 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. Drive strategic creative ideas. Align strategic intent with creative outcomes so every concept supports broader business goals and delivers measurable impact. Encourage the team to push creative boundaries and build a culture of curiosity, innovation and risk-taking. Craft and present strategic creative. Develop presentations that connect directly to the strategy, and partner with Creative Directors to present and advocate for the work, internally and externally. Facilitate creative discussions. Give explicit direction, keep the team focused and solution-oriented,



and help other Jackman teams understand shifts in strategy or direction. Work closely with Strategy, Project Managers and EPs to solve problems early and keep projects moving. Meet deadlines, take ownership of issues, and support Creative Directors in EP meetings, presenting when prompted. Structure and delegate work effectively, coach junior team members and freelancers, and give clear, direct feedback. Creative Directors: Partner with them to present and advocate for creative work, support them in EP meetings and own day-to-day creative delivery. Be a respected peer and thought partner, connecting strategic intent to creative outcomes. Design team and freelancers: Project Managers: Help solve problems, keep workstreams on track, and manage project profitability. Be a reliable, accessible partner who presents with confidence and helps build trust-based relationships. 10+ years of hands-on brand design experience, with a portfolio spanning identity, packaging and retail or experiential environments. Thinks like an entrepreneur: takes an early spark or an unclear brief and builds it into a strong creative direction without waiting to be told. Proven success leading and developing interdisciplinary creative teams, including freelancers. A strategic thinker who connects business goals to creative outcomes and wants to push creative boundaries. The ability to stay above the workstream, connect the moving pieces, set clear direction, and know when to go deep and when to stay high-level. A collaborative, solutions-focused leader who stays positive and adaptable as timelines and priorities shift.

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