Temporary Associate Creative Director
Toronto · Canada · Detroit · CAD 60-67 / hour · 5-7 years experience · Posted Sep 26, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5-7 years experience
- Location
- Toronto · Canada · Detroit
- Salary
- CAD 60-67 / hour
About Monks
- Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
- Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
About the role
- As an Associate Creative Director for one of the largest automotive companies in the world, you'll partner with copywriters, account managers, creative directors, strategists, and other creatives to deliver a variety of compelling materials.
- Focusing on both art direction and design, the ACD will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative and visually compelling solutions that resonate with target audiences.
- This position requires a blend of artistic talent, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to elevate our agency's creative output.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Creative Directors and leadership to elevate client brand expression and achieve creative excellence.
- Lead the conceptualization and design of integrated digital advertising campaigns.
- Present ideas, build client relationships, and confidently lead art and design conversations.
- Guide the conceptual and aesthetic direction of campaigns, asset creation, experiential activations, and design projects.
- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and strategists to develop cohesive creative concepts.
- Create high-quality, impactful work across all deliverables - from campaigns and design assets to experiential work.
- Provide clear, focused feedback to creative teams regarding work, department, and agency improvements.
- Mentor junior creatives by providing guidance on design best practices and professional development.
- Contribute to the creative process from concept ideation to production, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and innovative work.
- Critique major deliverables, upholding the highest standards of creative excellence and ensuring alignment with client objectives.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of design and art direction experience in advertising and marketing.
- Exceptional skill as a graphic designer and the ability to create high-quality work in both Figma and the Adobe Suite.
- Interest in automotive culture is required.
- A versatile, contemporary, digital-centric portfolio showcasing a proven track record of excellence across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) is required.
Preferred qualifications
- Any previous auto experience is a plus.
Benefits
- $60—$67 CAD hourly rate
Workplace
- This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy.
- If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week.
- Collaboration with teams across different locations and time zones is frequently necessary.
Skills
- Figma
- Adobe Suite
- Art Direction
- Concept Ideation
- Digital Advertising
- Brand Style Guides
