ROLE: CREATIVE RESOURCE MANAGER

TEAM: CREATIVE & DESIGN, SALT XC

LOCATION: TORONTO, ON (HYBRID)

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. 

Our mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. 

We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients.   

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Creative Resource Manager, you'll play a critical role partnering with our Director of Creative Resourcing in navigating the inner workings of our Creative and Design department. You’ll have a deep understanding of the team’s structure, individual roles, and each person’s strengths, working styles, and growth opportunities. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to identify the right talent for the right task - ensuring optimal alignment across projects and teams. 

Supporting a dynamic department of 60+ creatives, your organizational skills will be key to successful resourcing. You’re passionate about creative work and well-versed in the full agency lifecycle - from briefing and planning through to flawless execution. Your impact will be felt across a diverse and talented North American team that redefines the boundaries of modern advertising in today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with cross-functional teams and creatives to manage the workflow of all incoming projects for the Creative and Design department. 
• Oversee each phase of projects, ensuring the right resources are allocated for timely and successful delivery. 
• Ensure all incoming creative requests are complete with required information, assets, and adhere to established agency processes. 
• Communicate clear timelines and priority levels to ensure deadlines are met efficiently. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the creative resourcing platform. 
• Support time tracking and budget management in collaboration with the Creative Resource Director, Executive Creative Directors, Creative Directors, Finance and Client Services teams  
• Build and nurture strong relationships with peers and partners across the agency. 
• Foster a creative environment by setting the right conditions for designers and creatives to do their best work. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–10 years of experience in resourcing within the advertising or creative industry. 
• Proficiency with Float Resource or a similar project management platform is an asset.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to clearly convey information across teams. 
• Genuine passion for creative work and the process behind it. 
• Highly organized with a systems-oriented mindset. 
• Proven ability to manage timelines, meet deadlines, and identify critical information and asset needs. 
• Solid understanding of creative deliverables and production requirements 
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to partner effectively across multiple teams while balancing responsibilities. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. 
• Excellent time management and active listening skills. 
• Ability to build rapport and foster productive relationships both internally and externally. 
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking capabilities. 
• Confident with foundational tech platforms including Microsoft 365, and familiar with social and digital media landscapes. 
• A desire to contribute to an agency that produces award-winning, internationally recognized creative work. 

WHAT WE STAND FOR  

• Salt of the Earth: We lead with humility, honesty, and heart—always.  
• Do What’s Right: No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time. 
• Earn Your Salt: We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey. 
• Make Things Better: We’re solution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward. 
• Seek Different Perspectives: Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. 

Salt XC is 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.

Salt XC is 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 this position is $80,000–$95,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT's total rewards program. 

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ROLE: ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR  
TEAM: CREATIVE, SALT XC 
LOCATION: TORONTO, ON (HYBRID)  

*Open to Copy or Art Direction backgrounds* 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. 

Our mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. 

We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients.   

ROLE OVERVIEW 

As an Associate Creative Director, you are a creative leader who bridges concept and craft to bring bold, insight-driven ideas to life across integrated and XM campaigns. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, shaping work that resonates culturally, connects across channels, and delivers measurable impact. 

You will partner with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams to lead concept development, elevate execution, and ensure creative excellence from idea to delivery. You understand how to integrate storytelling across digital, social, film, experiential, and emerging platforms to build cohesive brand narratives. 

In this role, you will mentor and guide creative teams, inspire collaboration, and uphold Salt’s standards of creativity, innovation, and effectiveness. Your leadership will help transform ideas into work that moves audiences, strengthens brands, and reflects the agency’s commitment to Connected Creativity. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Creative Ideation & Development 

• Lead and contribute to the creation of integrated campaign ideas, including experiential, that are strategically grounded, culturally relevant, and built to perform across multiple platforms. 

• Translate brand and strategic insights into inspiring creative concepts that connect emotionally and drive measurable results. 

• Champion collaboration within creative teams, encouraging the exploration of unconventional ideas and innovative storytelling. 

• Contribute to new business opportunities through concept development and creative presentations. 

Creative Execution 

• Oversee the craft and quality of creative output across channels including digital, social, experiential, print, and film. 

• Provide direction and hands-on support through all stages of production to ensure fidelity to concept, brand voice, and quality standards. 

• Partner with producers, designers, and writers to refine and execute ideas with precision and attention to detail. 

• Ensure creative work adheres to brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and production best practices. 

Creative Direction 

• Manage and mentor cross-disciplinary creative teams, providing clear feedback, guidance, and support to elevate ideas and performance. 

• Create an environment that balances creative freedom with accountability, empowering teams to deliver their best work. 

• Ensure all creative output aligns with the agency’s creative vision, brand strategy, and client objectives. 

• Support department leadership in shaping creative culture, process, and operational excellence. 

Presentation & Client Partnership 

• Partner with Account and Strategy teams to ensure ideas are aligned with business goals and brand positioning. 

• Confidently present work to clients, articulating the creative rationale and strategic thinking behind the ideas. 

• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, demonstrating understanding, empathy, and expertise. 

• Manage feedback collaboratively, maintaining creative integrity while responding constructively to client input. 

Creative Strategy 

• Collaborate with Strategy and Planning teams to identify cultural, audience, and brand insights that inspire creative ideas. 

• Apply data and research to guide creative decision-making and strengthen storytelling. 

• Understand market and category dynamics to ensure creative solutions are distinctive and effective. 

• Contribute to campaign measurement and creative optimization post-launch. 

Creative Administration (Finance & Operations) 

• Support project scoping and resourcing in partnership with Creative Operations and Production. 

• Ensure creative time and resources are used efficiently while maintaining quality and creative ambition. 

• Contribute to budget planning and vendor management during production phases. 

• Model operational discipline through strong time management, responsiveness, and attention to process. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• 8–12 years of creative experience within integrated, XM, or full-service agencies, developing and executing cross-channel campaigns that demonstrate conceptual strength and craft excellence. 

• Proven ability to lead creative ideation and development across multiple touchpoints including digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels. 

• Strong creative direction skills with demonstrated experience mentoring and managing teams to deliver exceptional work that meets both creative and business goals. 

• Deep understanding of the creative process from insight to execution, with the ability to guide concept development, oversee production, and maintain high standards across all deliverables. 

• Strategic thinker who connects creativity to client objectives, translating insights into ideas that drive performance, engagement, and brand equity. 

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, capable of articulating creative ideas with clarity, confidence, and persuasion to both internal and external audiences. 

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented partner who thrives in integrated, cross-disciplinary environments and contributes to a culture of trust, inclusion, and creative ambition. 

• Strong production knowledge across content, experiential, and digital formats, with the ability to manage vendor relationships and make informed creative production decisions. 

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining creative quality and meeting deadlines. 
• Culturally curious and future-focused, consistently exploring new technologies, trends, and audience behaviors to inform and inspire creative innovation. 

WHAT WE STAND FOR  

• Salt of the Earth: We lead with humility, honesty, and heart—always.  

• Do What’s Right: No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time.  

• Earn Your Salt: We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey.  

• Make Things Better: We’re solution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward.  

• Seek Different Perspectives: Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. 

Salt XC is 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 this position is $95,000–$135,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT's total rewards program. 

ROLE: ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR 
TEAM: CREATIVE, SALT XC  
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)  

COMPANY OVERVIEW  

Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. 

Our mission is to “Earn the World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering  meaningful, effective results. We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients.   

ROLE OVERVIEW 

As an Associate Design Director at SALT XC, you are a creative leader who blends hands-on design expertise with strategic vision and team leadership. You’ll help shape the design direction of projects, guide creative teams, and ensure every output meets the highest standards of design excellence and brand integrity. 

You’re deeply rooted in design craft but think beyond the canvas — connecting creative ideas to brand strategy and business goals. You’ll drive concept development, mentor designers, and confidently present work to clients and stakeholders, ensuring the creative vision is clear, consistent, and compelling across every channel. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Brand-Aware Design Systems & Execution 

• Lead the development of brand-aligned design systems that reinforce consistency, clarity, and creative impact across digital, print, and experiential mediums.
• Translate brand strategies and guidelines into scalable creative systems that empower teams to deliver at a high standard.
• Oversee the execution of design work across multiple projects — ensuring outputs maintain brand integrity and creative excellence.
• Provide mentorship, direction, and quality oversight for Designers and Senior Designers within the team.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors and cross-functional partners to evolve design frameworks and creative methodologies. 

Presentation & Stakeholder Communication 

• Confidently present design work, creative concepts, and visual strategy to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Lead internal creative reviews with clarity, constructive feedback, and an emphasis on raising creative standards.
• Collaborate across teams — including Strategy, Production, and Accounts — to ensure design alignment with business objectives and project timelines.
• Champion strong communication between creative and client teams to ensure a shared understanding of goals, process, and vision. 

Strategic Design Thinking 

• Translate strategic insights and brand positioning into creative design concepts that drive engagement and differentiation.
• Lead ideation and concepting sessions to push creative boundaries while ensuring alignment with client and brand objectives.
• Partner with Strategy and Creative Directors to bring a design lens to brand challenges and experience development.
• Foster a culture of creative problem-solving and curiosity within the design team. 

Visual Craft & Attention to Detail 

• Maintain hands-on involvement in key design work, setting the standard for visual craft and creative execution.
• Ensure every output meets production standards, with precision in layout, color, typography, and materials.
• Oversee preparation of production-ready files and final deliverables with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and polish.
• Stay current on design innovations, AI-driven tools, and industry trends to evolve the team’s capabilities and creative approach. 

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

• 7+ years of professional design experience in social, digital, and brand design (experiential and shopper marketing a plus).
• Proven ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on creative execution.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual depth, design excellence, and versatility across mediums.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with AI-driven design tools an asset.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with client-facing experience.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Graphic, Packaging, Communication Design, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing creative teams and mentoring designers to elevate craft and output quality. 

PERKS & BENEFITS THAT SET US APART  
We don’t just talk about balance, growth, and culture, we build for it:  

• Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off, and winter holiday shutdowns.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you—wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off. 
• Growth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, top-tier learning access, and formal leadership development. 
• Celebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad. 
• Real Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options. 
• Culture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts.  

WHAT WE STAND FOR  

• Salt of the Earth: We lead with humility, honesty, and heart—always. 
• Do What’s Right: No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time. 
• Earn Your Salt: We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey. 
• Make Things Better: We’re solution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward. 
• Seek Different Perspectives: Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. 
  
  The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $90,000–$110,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT's total rewards program.