Associate Creative Director (Copy)

VML Canada (English) • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director (Copy) (+ACD Art partner) who’s looking to do the best work of their career to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will have a strong creative vision, exceptional strategic skills, and the ability to drive world-class, impactful work. As an ACD, you will not only craft compelling narratives and brand stories but also elevate the conceptual craft of the agency and build trusted relationships with our clients.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a copywriter/creative lead within an advertising agency or similar environment, with a proven track record of leading high-profile campaigns.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, strategic problem-solving, and beautifully crafted copy across traditional and digital spaces.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a deep understanding of how to adapt tone and voice for different brands and audiences.
• Deep expertise in the latest social media trends, platform-specific copywriting, and emerging digital technologies.
• Highly skilled with word processing software, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
• A highly collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, successfully directing multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing craft.
• A relentless passion for creativity, innovation, and driving real-world outcomes.
• Outstanding presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, persuasively, and succinctly to senior-level clients.
• A mature, reasoned approach to client and internal feedback, using it collaboratively to push the work further.

Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of strategic direction into compelling, award-winning copy and campaigns across various mediums, including broadcast, OLV, digital, and owned properties.
• Partner seamlessly with an ACD, Art (and cross-functional strategy and account leads) to develop, refine, and elevate impactful and cohesive creative concepts.
• Provide clear, inspiring narrative vision for your projects while remaining adaptable and agile to meet client needs and deadlines.
• Champion the client's brand voice, tone, and strategic objectives, ensuring all creative output drives measurable business impact and connects authentically with audiences.
• Drive the research and ideation phase to inform, inspire, and elevate the agency's creative output.
• Craft compelling narratives for presentation decks and confidently lead client pitches, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Direct campaign asset creation from a narrative perspective, including leading script development, voiceover records, audio mixes, and overseeing edits and post-production.
• Collaborate closely with production, technology, and account teams to seamlessly manage the authoring and delivery of online and offline assets.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous innovation, leading by example through the quality of your work and your approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between the values at the bottom of this posting. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

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