Overview
Associate Design Director Jobs in Toronto, Canada at We Are Social
THE ROLE
We Are Social is looking for an Associate Design Director to join our growing team! You want to make work that people will talk about, and love keeping up with everything on social media. You elevate our creative output by overseeing the design lifecycle, ensuring every project meets high standards of nuance and sophistication. You are a strategic partner to clients and a champion for the team, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by creating a culture of innovative problem-solving.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what’s trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it “Ideas Worth Talking About,” and we’re proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald’s, Adidas, Universal Studios, and You Tube.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- We like to laugh, we live for celeb gossip and we’re great on AUX.
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it’s how we learn).
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we’re passionate about making a difference.
YOU ARE
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
- Not interested in just following trends – you want to create them
- A self-starter, who’ll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
Traditional agency experience is not required, but it’s a plus. What matters is your deep understanding of what resonates with social audiences. This role is energetic, innovative and forward-thinking. Alongside engaging with communities, you’ll guide brands by staying ahead of social trends and cultural moments. In return, you’ll join a global agency dedicated to generating buzzworthy ideas for some of the world’s leading brands.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Oversee the work of designers and editors, by delegating tasks strategically to ensure all projects are executed to a high standard while maintaining the original creative integrity
- Lead design for client work and agency new business efforts, generating innovative and visually compelling ideas that align with client objectives and resonate with target audiences
- Guide and inspire the creative team, by fostering a collaborative environment where feedback is constructive, and individual performance is actively nurtured through professional development
- Contribute to the foundational strategy of major campaigns, translating abstract client needs into actionable, sophisticated creative tasks that resonate with target audiences
- Confidently defend complex design choices to senior stakeholders and decode client feedback into clear, executable directions for the team
- Juggle multiple high-complexity projects under pressure, navigating budget constraints and evolving scopes without sacrificing creative excellence
- Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry
- Build trusted relationships and navigate team dynamics by being an active listener for your team members and provide constructive feedback on work and performance
- Master a diverse AI tools and implement them to help accelerate every phase of the design lifecycle
- Proactively leverage AI to create unexpected work, such as highly personalized ad creative or AI-driven brand experiences that push traditional creative boundaries
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
- 7+ years of experience in a design, motion, or editing role, with a portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content best practices and channels
- Experience working in a fast paced environment, and managing multiple projects at a time
- Ability to inspire, influence, and motivate junior team members to be innovative and push creative boundaries
- Expert-level mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite and advanced knowledge of motion/video workflows
- Comfortable collaborating across departments, build relationships and navigate team dynamics
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?
At We Are Social, we don’t…
Title: Associate Design Director
Company: We Are Social
Location: Toronto, Canada
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