Associate Creative Director

SALT XC • Toronto, ON

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.

Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.

At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.

As an Associate Creative Director (Art) at The Kitchen, you’ll support the creative director to help lead a team of talented creatives to develop visually compelling, culturally resonant B2BC campaigns. Working alongside another ACD (Copy), you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts and client partners to craft ideas that move people and drive business impact. Whether it’s a campaign, tradeshow experience, social activation, eblast, digital banner, sell deck, or pitch deck supporting the marketing team, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping creative that captures attention, conveys information clearly, and inspires action for the away-from-home market.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a creative role within an agency or in-house team, with a track record of producing high-quality, award-winning work.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and culinary/restaurant-world trends, with the ability to translate them into impactful B2BC creative.
• A portfolio showcasing big ideas, sharp insights, strong art direction, and flawless execution across a range of media.
• Ability to align creative concepts with client objectives and strategies.
• Confident and persuasive communicator, capable of presenting ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly and deliver under tight deadlines.
• A genuine love for creativity, culture, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute campaigns across tradeshows, social, eblasts, digital banners, sell decks, and pitch decks, ensuring ideas are fresh, strategically aligned, and tailored to the away-from-home market.
• Mentor and inspire a team of designers, art directors, copywriters, and content creators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Stay attuned to culinary trends, restaurant-world conversations, social platforms, and broader cultural shifts, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful creative for B2BC audiences.
• Partner closely with clients as well as internal producers, strategists, data analysts, social media experts, and creative team members to craft ideas that work seamlessly across platforms.
• Present concepts to clients with clarity and passion, building trust and enthusiasm for the work.
• Ensure the highest standards of creative execution across all deliverables, from social-first content to integrated campaigns.
• Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed