Art Director – Social

Thinkingbox

. Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions, developing fresh, engaging social-first concepts and creative ideas that meet client objectives .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$85,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Art Direction and social creative roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing visual design and integrated campaigns. Proficient in developing platform-native creative and collaborating with production teams to deliver compelling social assets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Art DirectionVisual DesignAdobe Creative SuiteFigmaSocial Media Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentContent DirectionVideo Editing FeedbackSocial Campaign DevelopmentIntegrated Campaign Work

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationVisual CommunicationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign

Industry Keywords

Social-First ConceptsEmerging TrendsOnline Audience ResonanceBrandingMarketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions, developing fresh, engaging social-first concepts and creative ideas that meet client objectives
Shape visual direction of social campaigns and Always On content
Translate concepts into static, carousel, motion, and video-led social assets
Develop creative outlines, treatments, and scripts
Direct content shoots and oversee post-production through final delivery
Partner with strategists, content creators, and production on cohesive creative ideas
Present creative concepts, moodboards, and visual directions internally and to clients
Translate feedback into effective creative solutions
Design in Figma, write or direct content shoots, work behind the camera, and experiment with new formats
Monitor emerging trends, internet culture, creators, and platform behaviours

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-6 years of experience in an Art Direction or social creative role
Portfolio showcasing strong visual design, social-first concepts, and integrated campaign work
Strong understanding of social platforms and ability to develop platform-native creative
Experience developing visual concepts and translating ideas into compelling social, digital, and integrated campaigns
Experience writing creative outlines, directing content, and providing feedback on video edits
Confidence presenting creative ideas internally and to clients
Strong verbal and visual communication skills
Experience collaborating with production teams and contributing to shoots
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with strategists, producers, and account teams
Solid understanding of branding, marketing, and social media best practices
Strong pulse on social culture, emerging trends, and online audience resonance
Resume and links to online portfolio requested as part of application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
Consistent culture and team-building events
Employee recognition and incentive programs
Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
Office lunches
Branded company swag
Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
Dog-friendly offices
Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
Flex work and travel options
Comprehensive extended health benefits
Fridays are remote optional