More about your new fave marketing agency

Earning a spot at the top of the marketing game doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through hustle, smarts, and a relentless drive for results. In just over 20 years, we’ve grown into a national team of strategists, creators, and digital pros who thrive on curiosity, innovation, and turning complexity into clarity. From startups and non-profits to national brands and global leaders, we help organizations enhance their brand, amplify their presence, and drive measurable results.

More about your new fave marketing agency

Earning a spot at the top of the marketing game doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through hustle, smarts, and a relentless drive for results. In just over 20 years, we’ve grown into a national team of strategists, creators, and digital pros who thrive on curiosity, innovation, and turning complexity into clarity. From startups and non-profits to national brands and global leaders, we help organizations enhance their brand, amplify their presence, and drive measurable results.

We’re obsessed with learning. Masters of collaboration. And we bring ideas to life with creative that’s as refreshing as the cold side of the pillow. Think of everything it takes to tell the world your brand story—big ideas, sharp strategy, flawless execution. That’s what we do, every single day, across Insights + Strategy and Ideation + Production. Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind campaign or the full journey—research, brand development, marketing strategy, and tactical rollouts—we’re here to fuel your vision, grow your impact, and turn goals into results.

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Always Curious

Status quo? More like status no. We’re constantly sharpening our tools, learning how to use new ones, and raising the bar on what we can accomplish as we move projects forward.
02

Authentic Leadership

We’re interested in solutions, not squabbles. We take responsibility for our work and take action to make it the best it can be, using new perspectives to keep our thinking fresh.
03

Welcoming Presence

Forty-ish heads are better than one. We’re accepting of all. We’re kind and empathetic. And we’re always ready to collaborate and work together so we can all share in the success.
04

Mindful Service

As far as we’re concerned, every client is our only one. We put ourselves in their shoes and revolve around their needs, like the model of the solar system you built that one time.
05

Holistic Outlook

It’s connections all the way down. We simplify complexity through communication, use data to make the right decision, and always keep the big picture at hand.
 

The WJ Value Pack

The WJ Team

Leadership

  • Ryan Townend

CEO & Owner

  • Jordan McGill

Managing Director

  • Morgan Warner

Director of People & Administration

  • Johnny Talisman

Creative Director

  • Jason Kessler

Digital & Technology Director

  • Brent Vollick

Director of Production Operations

  • Sam Boyko

Strategy Director

Accounts

  • Michelle Caplan

Senior Account Director

  • Sam Jackson

Senior Account Director

  • Salil Rao

Senior Marketing Strategist

Project Managers

  • Farrukh Salimkhanov

Senior Project Manager

  • Delia Beadle

Senior Project Manager

Studio Production Team

  • Melissa Thorne

Associate Creative Director

  • Logan Anderson

Senior Designer

  • Juwaan Luzny

Graphic Designer

  • Jessica Taylor

Art Director

  • David Kirk

Content Writer

  • Taylor Lang

Creative Copywriter

  • Crystal Lavallee

Web Developer

  • Valene Varela

Senior Digital Strategist

  • Sarah Byrne

Social Media Manager

Production Logistics

  • Tia Chap

Manager of Internal Services

  • Gester Rosete

Office Administrator

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While ChatGPT may be taking over any minute now, we’re employing the right real-life humans who bring different ideas, diverse perspectives, and unique capabilities to the table. They bring valuable and varied expertise to their work, their best puns to our group chats, and funny pet photos to anyone who needs a pick-me-up. We make a point to hire people who are empathetic, supportive, and accepting to all, and we provide the tools and benefits needed for our team to thrive in and out of the office. And hey, we’re always trying to get better at it, too.

 

Ever since The Year That Shall Not Be Named, we’ve become a fully hybrid workforce for all employees. Our Calgary HQ has an in-person collaboration day every Tuesday and we cram a bunch of meetings into that day, but other than that, you’re free to work at home in your PJs. Some employees are fully remote, working all across Canada.

Dogs aren’t just allowed to visit, they’re encouraged to. In fact, if you have a dog and you don’t bring it in at least once, you can expect a guilt-trip email about it. To sweeten the deal, we keep some healthy dog treats in the kitchen and at least one person is always on standby for emergency belly rubs.

Oh, life – always up to no good. It’s all part of the deal when you’re working on a team of Real People™. Do what you need to do and we can absolutely work it out.

Well, it starts with a tingly feeling that one of these openings is a dream job. Follow the instructions in the listing and we’ll make sure all your stuff lands in front of an actual person for review. A couple interviews and sit-down meetings later, you’ll know if you hit the right spot – we’ll send a formal offer letter if you landed the job. Of course, you can always reach out with specific questions at info@williamjoseph.com.

Pro Tip: Don’t write “To Whom It May Concern”. In a pinch, give a shout out to Morgan Warner, the fearless leader of our People & Administration team.

Most of our interviews are virtual these days, so as long as you look decent from the waist up, that’s good enough for us. In the office, we’re pretty business casual (and please do put the pants on if you come in).

Personality is just as important as your portfolio here – there’s no place for micromanagers, yellers, or blame-game world champions. We like people who can confidently be themselves, take accountability for their skills and their work, and jump in to help teammates when needed. Sometimes things change fast with deadlines and new information, so it also helps to be organized and able to shift priorities on the fly. If that all sounds manageable for you, you’d most likely fit right in here.

Our core hours are between 9 AM and 4 PM MST, Monday-Friday. With that said, we know that the best creative work is done when you can fully focus on it, and sometimes appointments, vet visits, car troubles, and other factors can interrupt that focus. So, our flex time offerings help you hit that perfect balance of work and life. As with anything, we can usually work around any situation, given enough communication and reliability.

We took all the best parts – the creativity and high stakes and cool vintage clothes – but left all the bad stuff behind. It is the 2020s, after all.

If there’s an open space on our roster, here’s where you apply to fill that seat. Positions may open up at any time, so check back often if you want to get that coveted WJ section on your CV.

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