Creative Director - Thinkingbox

Toronto,TorontoFull-Timeexecutive

Design & CreativeOtherCreative Director

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Who We AreHi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology,

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Design & CreativeOtherCreative Director

Who We Are
Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy to push boundaries and create innovative work for our clients. We’re a curious bunch that loves to think big, learn continuously, and collaborate. From office dogs to happy hour Thursdays, we maintain a vibrant work environment across our five offices. We also encourage exploration: for one month a year, you can work remotely from another office or even the beaches of Bali, broadening your worldview and bringing fresh ideas back to the team.

The Opportunity
Are you a hands-on Creative Director with a passion for design and storytelling? Thinkingbox, a leading global advertising agency, is looking for an exceptional creative leader to join our Creative team. You’ll collaborate with talented designers, writers, strategists, and executive creatives to craft world-class digital and experiential campaigns that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

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.

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.