Creative Director

The Mint Agency•Toronto, ON

About The Position

This position is with Mint, Salt’s sister company. While Salt is supporting Mint with the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Mint and will receive Mint’s perks, benefits, and employment terms. About mint We’re an independent creative agency made up of culture creatures with multidisciplinary expertise across all major marketing disciplines. Driven by creativity and inspired by humanity, we focus on brand love between companies and people. Our best work is done through true partnership, as an extension of and advisor to our clients. At mint, everyone is welcome! We're all about diversity and inclusion; it doesn't matter where you come from or what your background is. We want you to feel at home and empowered to be yourself. Need accommodations? We will do our best; you just have to let us know. Our Values Empathy: We believe the work is better when we consider the world through others' eyes. Optimism - We believe in the good above all else: the good in people, the good in the world and our future. Audaciousness - We are brave enough to try the untried and unexpected. And we dare always to follow through. Progressiveness - We fear the status quo, so we break conventions and push to evolve, innovate and disrupt. Kindness - We are respectful, honest, transparent, inclusive, social and good to each other. What we do: Advertising, Design & Branding, Strategy, Social, Digital, Content, Experiential, PR and Talent & Influencer. The Role We’re searching for an innovative and inspiring Creative Director to lead and elevate our creative vision across campaigns, content, production, and social media. If you’re a bold thinker with a passion for culture-shaping ideas, collaborative leadership, and pushing creative boundaries, we want to meet you. You’ll work closely with agency leadership, strategy, account, production, and social teams to create impactful, insight-driven work that connects brands and people in meaningful ways. This role is equal parts creative leadership, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration, helping guide projects from idea through execution while fostering an environment where creativity thrives. This is an opportunity to shape standout work, inspire multidisciplinary teams, and contribute meaningfully to the continued evolution of Mint’s creative offering.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior creative role within a creative agency environment
A strong portfolio of integrated, non-traditional, and traditional work demonstrating creativity, strategic thinking, storytelling, and brand-building expertise
Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams, including art directors, copywriters, designers, and production partners
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to confidently sell through creative ideas and build trusted client relationships
Experience contributing to or leading new business pitches and creative presentations
A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while encouraging experimentation, innovation, and creative excellence
Strong understanding of social-first creative thinking and contemporary culture
Ability to balance creativity with strategic business objectives and client needs
Experience working closely with production and operations teams to support strong workflows and high-quality execution
A progressive mindset and openness to new ways of thinking, creating, and collaborating
Creative thinker with a strong point of view and a passion for innovation
Collaborative, supportive, and inspiring leadership style
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strategic and solutions-oriented mindset
High attention to detail and commitment to craft
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
8+ years of experience in a creative agency or related creative field
Proven experience leading successful campaigns and creative initiatives across multiple platforms
Demonstrated ability to inspire teams and deliver standout creative work

Responsibilities

Leading and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams to produce high-impact work across brand, social, digital, content, and experiential
Helping define and guide the creative direction across projects while ensuring work aligns with client objectives and Mint’s creative standards
Partnering closely with production, operations, strategy, PR, and account teams to deliver thoughtful, integrated creative solutions
Supporting and championing social-first thinking alongside Mint’s social leadership team to create culturally relevant and best-in-class social work
Providing mentorship and creative guidance to designers, writers, art directors, creators, and emerging talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
Leading presentations and participating in client conversations with clarity, confidence, and strong storytelling
Contributing to new business opportunities and pitches through compelling creative thinking and presentation development
Helping maintain efficient creative workflows and strong collaboration between creative, production, and operations teams
Championing the agency’s creative ambition, culture, and standards while contributing ideas, craft, and leadership across the organization
Ensuring creative output is strategically grounded, culturally relevant, and executed to the highest standard