THE DONERNORTH EXPERIENCE
Join DonerNorth! We are a new agency, having brought together UNION Creative and 6Degrees in December 2021. With deep competencies in brand storytelling, shopper marketing, experiential and packaging, we believe that ideas need to be as impactful creatively as they are commercially. Our list of clients includes a wide range of internationally recognized consumer packaged goods, retail and alcohol/beer. We like to say that DonerNorth is where the big idea gets its hands dirty, meaning we help our clients solve issues from insight, strategy and creative through to execution. We are a passionate, friendly, inclusive, professional, and growing agency, and our office is located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Church and Bloor.
THE OPPORTUNITY
DonerNorth is on the market for an awesome intermediate to senior creative team. We’re looking for a dynamic duo with a passion to create award-winning work, who also has experience across all media – TV, outdoor, print, and innovating in the digital space. Get ready to tackle some killer briefs, using your brilliant minds to create campaigns that meet the client’s expectations and beyond. In addition to this, we’re looking for team players who want to contribute to the greater agency good and have a little fun along the way. So, if this sounds like your cup of tea, we’ll put the kettle on. Talk to us!
Copywriter Role
- A conceptual thinker who spells real good (plus, other writing skills.)
- Has the ability to turn briefs into insightful, effective and thought-provoking campaigns
- Skilled in developing brand tone and voice across multiple platforms (television, radio, print, social, etc.)
- Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
- Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! …Just kidding. We love to whine. Especially on Fridays. 😉
- Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
- Can sell the shit out of a creative idea, passionately and persuasively
- Keeps up with the Kardashians, and other less relevant cultural trends
- Positive, forward-thinker who contributes to office culture and morale. And can tell a joke or two! Or, at least laugh at ours
- Does not wear socks to bed
Art Director Role:
- A conceptual thinker who can design real good
- A keen eye and technical ability to create well-crafted layouts and artwork using the entire Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in briefing, supervising and supporting studio on individual projects
- Good multi-tasker, working on several campaigns at once, under pressure and on tight deadlines, who never complains about it! (well, maybe you and your partner can take turns complaining, but never at the same time…)
- Up to date on all current design and cultural trends
- Understands the production process including casting, partnering with production. companies and directors, as well as working with typographers, designers and printers
- Works well with Client Services and Strategic Planning teams to help build marketing and creative strategies for a variety of brand campaigns
- Excellent at explaining and fighting to design options, decisions, and strategies across the organization – usually to non-designers (they need all the help they can get.)
- Great at developing and translating brand identities across multiple platforms
- A passion for experimentation with new tools and processes as well as researching new approaches and techniques
- Doesn’t heat up fish in the microwave at work because that’s an abomination
DonerNorth is an equal opportunity employer. We are a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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