Associate Creative Director

ROLE: ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ART 

TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA - B2BC 

LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID) 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

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. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Creative: 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. 

Team Management: Mentor and inspire a team of designers, art directors, copywriters, and content creators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. 

Trend Responsiveness: Stay attuned to culinary trends, restaurant-world conversations, social platforms, and broader cultural shifts, leveraging insights to deliver timely, impactful creative for B2BC audiences. 

Collaboration: 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. 

Client Engagement: Present concepts to clients with clarity and passion, building trust and enthusiasm for the work. 

Craft Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of creative execution across all deliverables, from social-first content to integrated campaigns 

Award Ambition: Drive the team to produce award-worthy work that sets industry benchmarks. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Experience: 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. 
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams. 
• Cultural Fluency: Strong understanding of social media platforms, cultural trends, and culinary/restaurant-world trends, with the ability to translate them into impactful B2BC creative. 
• Creative Thinking: A portfolio showcasing big ideas, sharp insights, strong art direction, and flawless execution across a range of media. 
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to align creative concepts with client objectives and strategies. 
• Presentation Skills: Confident and persuasive communicator, capable of presenting ideas to clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly and deliver under tight deadlines. 
• Passion: A genuine love for creativity, culture, and storytelling 

The Kitchen and Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. 

The anticipated annual base salary range for the ACD position is $120,000–$145,000. Individual compensation within the base salary range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. The base salary range listed does not include variable pay or other elements of the total rewards program.