Job Description
Who We Are
Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, the brief to built agency. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we’re already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration. From hanging out with our office dogs to enjoying Thursday happy hours, we keep our work environment vibrant, welcoming, and fun. Each year, we also encourage our people to spend a month exploring the world, whether that means working from another office or even from the beaches of Mexico, to expand their perspectives and bring fresh inspiration back to the team.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a hands-on Creative Director to join our Toronto team, leading the development of integrated digital and experiential campaigns. This role is ideal for a strong creative leader with a passion for design, storytelling, and craft, who thrives on shaping ideas from concept through execution.
You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, strategists, and producers to create impactful, cross-channel work that lives across both physical and digital spaces. From early concepting to final delivery, you’ll help define the creative vision, elevate the work, and ensure everything we put into the world is thoughtful, innovative, and executed to the highest standard.
What You’ll Be Doing
Creative Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers and writers to deliver exceptional creative work.
- Set the creative vision for projects and ensure alignment with client goals, brand standards, and strategic objectives.
- Work closely with the Executive Creative Director and other Creative Directors to ensure creative cohesion across all projects.
Hands-On Design
- Actively contribute to design work, creating concepts, visuals, and prototypes for digital and experiential campaigns.
- Maintain a high standard of design and execution while staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Provide feedback and guidance to your team to refine and elevate their work.
Collaboration & Strategy
- Partner with the strategy team to develop insights-driven creative solutions that address client challenges.
- Collaborate with production, development, and account teams to ensure seamless project execution from concept to delivery.
- Present ideas and campaigns to clients, effectively communicating the creative vision and strategic rationale behind the work.
Project Oversight
- Oversee the creative process for digital and experiential projects, including websites, apps, AR/VR experiences, installations, activations, and more.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
- Troubleshoot creative challenges and ensure work exceeds client expectations.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience: 8+ years in a creative role, with at least 3 years leading creative teams in an agency environment.
- Design Skills: Strong background in design with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant tools. Experience in digital design, experiential design, and motion graphics is a plus.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Strategic Thinking: Deep understanding of branding, storytelling, and user-centered design principles.
- Communication: Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the latest trends in digital marketing, experiential campaigns, and emerging technologies.
Additional Info
- Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.
Equal Opportunity
At Thinkingbox, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength – it’s the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.
To Apply
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please submit your resume along with links to your online portfolio as part of your application (if applicable). Due to the volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every submission. However, all applications are kept in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
