Junior Art Director at The Turn Lab, a consultancy-led marketing agency in Toronto. Collaborating with a copywriter to concept and execute campaigns in a hybrid working environment.
Responsibilities
Ideate and develop campaign concepts across a range of clients, formats and briefs
Work as a creative duo with a copywriter to build out integrated campaign ideas from brief to execution
Contribute to brainstorms and concept sessions with fresh thinking and a distinct visual perspective
Develop mood boards, reference decks and early visual explorations to bring ideas to life
Create storyboards and visual frames for video, social and motion content
Translate campaign concepts into clear sequential narratives that communicate tone, pacing and visual direction
Support and help coordinate small-scale photo and video shoots, from pre-production prep to on-set art direction
Assist with prop selection, wardrobe direction, talent briefing and set styling as needed
Ensure the visual output of shoots aligns with the approved creative direction
Be available to travel to locations where needed
Execute senior creative concepts across print, digital, social and OOH formats with care and craft
Produce campaign assets that are on-brand, on-brief and production-ready
Incorporate feedback from the ACD and senior creatives to continuously improve the work
Actively participate in pitches and client presentations, presenting and speaking to your work with confidence
Help prepare presentation decks that are well-crafted, clear and compelling
Respond to client feedback constructively and bring revised thinking back to the table
Collaborate with strategists, producers, designers and media teams to ensure creative is aligned and achievable
Participate in internal reviews and contribute your perspective openly and constructively.
Requirements
2–4 years of experience in an agency or creative environment (internships and co-op placements count)
A portfolio that shows strong conceptual thinking alongside craft — we want to see your ideas, not just polished executions
Examples of campaign work, storyboards or any projects that demonstrate how you think visually and narratively
Comfortable working in Figma & Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Ability to create clear, communicative storyboards and visual frames
Basic understanding of production processes for photo, video or social content is a plus
A natural collaborator who works well as part of a creative duo
Confident presenting and articulating ideas to both internal teams and clients
Open to feedback and genuinely motivated to grow
Enthusiastic about the industry and motivated to make a real impact from day one
Curious, detail-oriented and excited by a variety of briefs and creative challenges
Able to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities without losing quality.
Benefits
15 days of vacation annually (pro-rated)
Competitive compensation
Hybrid work model (3 mandatory in-office days/week)
Extra paid stat holidays
Bike-to-work incentive program
A supportive environment where creatives can grow and lead.
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