Creative Director - AntiSocial
Job description
About the role
We are AntiSocial, a social-first digital marketing agency powered by a team of dedicated creators. Our practice spans a wide range of industries and disciplines. We craft conceptual campaigns, build strategic media plans, forge creator partnerships, design influencer strategies, and handle content production for prominent global brands. Operating as part of the Thinkingbox family, we channel creativity, collaboration, and innovation into every project. Team members join a diverse environment that delivers bold campaigns and innovative solutions for top-tier brands. The culture thrives on connection, creativity, and collaboration. From impromptu brainstorming sessions to shared moments with our office dogs, we cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and enjoyable workspace.
The role seeks a Creative Director who operates at the crossroads of culture, craft, and bold ideas. This is a leadership position for a conceptual thinker who defines creative direction, constructs enduring campaign platforms, and consistently produces work that captures attention in a social-led landscape. You will spearhead the vision for groundbreaking, culturally attuned campaigns with social at the heart. You possess the ability to transform insights into ideas, ideas into movements, and movements into tangible business results. You will establish the creative benchmark across client accounts, lead teams with varied expertise, and collaborate with strategy, production, and client stakeholders to push the ambition and excellence of all deliverables.
About the Position
You will own the bold cultural vision for social campaigns where craft and insight meet. This role is responsible for turning strategic concepts into durable platforms that attract notice. You will guide teams with diverse skills to create work for prestigious clients on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
You will define strategic direction and formulate creative concepts specifically for social campaigns. The role involves designing narrative-driven campaign platforms that link cultural relevance with measurable business objectives. You will institute creative standards that shape the output across numerous client accounts. Collaboration with strategy and production teams is essential to refine concepts into executable solutions. Close coordination with client leadership will ensure the elevation of ambition and quality in every deliverable. You will manage concept development from initial discovery through final implementation. Leading multidisciplinary collaborators to uphold consistent quality and originality is a core function. The team will ship work that meets deadlines and performs effectively within social settings. You will conduct rigorous creative reviews to ensure that every piece of work aligns with the strategic vision. The role requires challenging conventional approaches to discover untapped opportunities in the social landscape. You will act as the primary guardian of the brand narrative, ensuring all output resonates deeply with target audiences. You will mentor team members, providing guidance that elevates their craft and strategic thinking. The position demands a proactive mindset that anticipates market shifts and adapts creative frameworks accordingly. You will translate complex business goals into clear, compelling creative narratives for stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
You bring a minimum of three years directing creative work intended for social platforms. A proven portfolio showcasing culturally relevant campaigns that perform within digital spaces is required. Clear communication with clients and internal teams is necessary to articulate strategic reasoning. You must navigate complex project parameters while maintaining elevated creative standards. You are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of social media ecosystems and how content performs within them. The ability to synthesize diverse information into a singular, powerful creative idea is essential. You must be comfortable making fast, confident decisions in a fast-paced environment. You possess a strong sense of ownership for the creative outcomes delivered to clients. You are required to thrive in a collaborative setting where feedback is constant and iterative. You must have the resilience to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
Compensation and Location
Location is Toronto.
Engagement is Full-Time.
Annual compensation is 180,000 USD.
Nice to Have and Tools
No specific preferred qualifications are listed at this time. No particular tools are mandated for this role.
Practical Information
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What you'll do
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About the company
From brief to build, work forms across digital, experiential, social, and content. Campaigns reach brands in many regions. Focus stays on clear concepts and defined outcomes. Teams shape ideas into tools and touchpoints people use. Projects move from early strategy to finished execution. Clients receive direction that shows how each step connects to goals. Delivery follows a straight path from concept to completed work.