Associate Creative Director, Art

Location: Toronto, Canada; hybrid work with an average of four days per week in the office

Salary: $90,000–$140,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is a global creative company combining brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. hirify.global is part of WPP.

What you will do

• Translate strategic direction into visual concepts and campaigns across broadcast, digital, social, and owned channels.
• Partner with an Associate Creative Director of Copy, strategy leads, and account leads to develop and refine integrated creative concepts.
• Direct art direction, design, photography, illustration, and video shoot production for campaign assets.
• Protect brand identity and visual guidelines while ensuring creative work connects with audiences and supports business outcomes.
• Coordinate with production, technology, and account teams to deliver online and offline assets.
• Present visual narratives and design concepts to clients while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as an Art Director or visual creative lead in an advertising agency or similar environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, strategic problem-solving, and art direction across traditional and digital media.
• Strong knowledge of visual storytelling, design principles, typography, and visual systems for different brands and audiences.
• High proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for explaining complex visual ideas to senior-level clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment without sacrificing craft.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid approach designed to support creativity, collaboration, and connection.
• Office attendance averages four days per week.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed during the interview process.
• Inclusive workplace committed to respect and equal opportunity.