ENT MARKETING is a one-of-a-kind full service branded entertainment agency. Since 2011, ent! has been helping brands develop meaningful consumer engagements by creating value-added experiences that build trust. With a deep understanding of brands looking to impact audiences, we build end-to-end programs for brands with a focus on the areas of music, sports, food, and cinema. We are recognized as a trusted partner to strategically identify, develop, and plan innovative programs, integrated channel approach, and brand owned properties. We take pride as specialists in enhancing execution and driving awareness through digital applications and solutions. We bring together a connected network of experts, apply marketing expertise, and creative innovation to everything we do. We inspire brands to be braver. Role Overview: At ent! our passion is creating insightful, engaging ideas that spark action and drive results. We inspire brands to be braver. Our Tier 1 clients know us as the Agency of Possibilities who develop big ideas that consumers can seamlessly experience across multiple, key touch points with a focus in entertainment. As a small but nimble team cross border team, we work together as conceptors, art directors, writers, and designers to creatively bring those ideas to life in the most innovative and impactful ways possible. We need someone based in Toronto to lead the charge in all creative as our Art Director/ACD for our Canada and US-based clients. YOU ARE an Art Director or ACD that can command a room with exciting, compelling, on strategy ideas; and a strong point of view about which ideas and creative executions have the most potential to make an impact. A Storyteller, who can paint a picture verbally and visually An idealist who loves to say ''what if...'' A leader and mentor that can guide our team of show directors, producers and marketing strategists towards great creative ideas and executions Someone who has their finger on the pulse of the zeitgeist not afraid to push the boundaries but can embrace traditional standards when required. An Integrated Marketer with many talents'' vs one focus with experience and knowledge in retail, food service, shopper marketing, digital/content, and experiential. No stranger to hard work, teamwork, and the occasional dirty work Someone who has been at a marketing agency for at least 7 years Not afraid to take risks Key Responsibilities: Take on a range of projects and concept a killer idea or campaign from beginning to end on digital, print, experiential, and integrated campaigns Participate and or lead creative projects with a roll up your sleeves, hands-on approach where you effectively brief and lead a team of freelance designers to get the job done. Prepare or deliver an academy award winning pitch with innovative and engaging visual concepts for campaigns and presentation materials required for client meetings Take initiative and lead the business requirements with little direction Work under pressure, manage multiple projects at once, and deliver against constant deadlines. Travel for work, because your award-winning ideas are better shared in person YOUR PASSIONS ARE Innovation, global curiosity and perspective; Collaboration and relationship building Ability to persuade others with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in taking the initiative and managing own time and schedule Interacting with high-profile clients and industry professionals Experience & Qualifications: 5+ Years of experience as Art Director managing creative and design teams both internally and externally with a deep network of freelance design and creative collaborators. 5+ Years experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign) 5+ Years experience using Canva and other off the shelf creative tools to help our team produce pieces on the fly. A Strong portfolio of work that has set a standard of innovation with a focus on experiential ideation and design. Proven the ability to lead and manage experiential and design projects (digital signage, marketing, and communications) Why Join ENT! Marketing? - Competitive salary and benefits - Collaborative Environment - Career growth: Opportunities for professional development, leadership, career advancement ENT! Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. At ENT! Marketing we are committed to creating an inclusive environment and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Title
Associate Creative Director