Art Director - Social

Salary Range: 85000 to 95000 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Who We Are
Hi! We’re AntiSocial, a social-first digital marketing agency powered by people who love to create. Our work spans industries and disciplines, from conceptual campaigns and strategic media plans to creator partnerships, influencer strategies, and content production for leading brands around the world. As part of the Thinkingbox family, we bring creativity, collaboration, and innovation to everything we do. At AntiSocial, you’ll join a diverse and talented team that delivers bold campaigns and innovative solutions for some of the world’s top brands. Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and connection. Whether it’s brainstorming with colleagues, hanging out with our office dogs, or enjoying monthly events, we keep our work environment vibrant, inclusive, and fun.

The Opportunity 
We are looking for an Art Director (Social) with a strong social creative sensibility, a sharp visual eye, and a passion for culture. You'll play a key role in developing fresh, culturally relevant ideas across campaigns and Always On organic social, creating work that feels native to the platforms and resonates with audiences.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of creative direction, design, and social storytelling. From developing concepts and setting visual direction to leading the execution, we value thinkers who are doers and creatives who love being close to the work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and contribute to brainstorming sessions, developing fresh, engaging social-first concepts and creative ideas that meet client objectives.
• Shape the visual direction of social campaigns and Always On organic content, bringing brand stories to life through thoughtful, platform-native creative.
• Translate concepts into compelling visual assets across social formats, including static, carousel, motion, and video-led content.
• Develop creative outlines, treatments, and scripts to translate concepts into executable social content.
• Direct content shoots and oversee post-production, providing creative guidance through to final delivery.
• Partner with strategists, content creators and production to develop cohesive creative ideas that connect with audiences and push brands forward.
• Present creative concepts, moodboards, and visual directions internally and to clients, translating feedback into effective creative solutions.
• Stay close to the execution, whether that's designing in Figma, writing or directing content shoots, getting behind the camera, or experimenting with new formats.
• Stay tapped into emerging trends, internet culture, creators, and platform behaviours to bring fresh perspectives and unexpected ideas to the work.

What You'll Bring

• 4-6 years of experience in an Art Direction or social creative role, with a portfolio showcasing strong visual design, social-first concepts, and integrated campaign work.
• A strong understanding of social platforms and the ability to develop creative that feels native to each platform, audience, and format.
• Experience developing visual concepts and translating ideas into compelling social, digital, and integrated campaigns.
• Experience writing creative outlines, directing content, and providing feedback on video edits.
• Confidence presenting creative ideas internally and to clients, with strong verbal and visual communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with production teams and contributing to shoots to ensure creative ideas translate seamlessly from concept to final asset.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work closely with strategists, producers, and account teams.
• A solid understanding of branding, marketing, and social media best practices.
• A strong pulse on social culture, emerging trends, and what resonates with online audiences.

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year 
• Office lunches 
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits