SVP, Executive Creative Director

TL;DR

SVP, Executive Creative Director: Shaping the agency's creative vision and nurturing creative talent for a global communications firm with an accent on groundbreaking, multi-channel creative work and impactful storytelling. Focus on developing and delivering concepts grounded in strong insights, elevating creative expression, and fostering a culture of creativity and mentorship.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company

hirify.global is the world’s largest communications firm, a privately owned global agency founded in 1952, focused on making an impact through stories and fostering a culture of boldness, empathy, and curiosity.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas grounded in strong, relevant insights for a variety of platforms and audiences.
• Guide and elevate creative expression across a diverse client portfolio, including tech, lifestyle, entertainment, and tourism.
• Deliver fresh thinking, innovative creative solutions, and impactful storytelling.
• Partner closely with strategy and planning teams to strengthen creative briefs and define clear success parameters.
• Lead client presentations with clarity, confidence, and a strong point of view, engaging C-suite audiences.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and mentorship across creative teams at all levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, ideally within an integrated agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts, Advertising, or another creative discipline.
• Proven track record of high-caliber creative work, demonstrating the ability to translate strategic thinking into best-in-class creative execution.
• Strong understanding of production processes across multiple platforms, formats, and scales.
• Experience building, leading, and mentoring teams of art directors, copywriters, and designers, while collaborating effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Grounded understanding of the role PR and social media play within the broader communications and marketing ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with creative startup energy and the support and scale of a large, privately owned global agency.
• Culture built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated.
• Environment where boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, striving for a fair and inspiring workplace.
• Offers a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.