Curiosity should lead somewhere.
For more than 20 years, WJ has helped organizations solve difficult problems, see new possibilities, and turn good thinking into stronger brands and more effective marketing.
Every assignment gives us something new to consider. We bring our experience, ask plenty of questions and take an interest in the things that don’t quite fit. A useful observation can come from anywhere. Knowing what to do with it takes judgement and imagination.
Our job is to turn those discoveries into brands and marketing with substance, character, and a purpose.
At the end of the day, we aim to make the reasons to choose you hard to ignore.
Curiosity should lead somewhere.
For more than 20 years, WJ has helped organizations solve difficult problems, see new possibilities, and turn good thinking into stronger brands and more effective marketing.
Every assignment gives us something new to consider. We bring our experience, ask plenty of questions and take an interest in the things that don’t quite fit. A useful observation can come from anywhere. Knowing what to do with it takes judgement and imagination.
Our job is to turn those discoveries into brands and marketing with substance, character, and a purpose.
At the end of the day, we aim to make the reasons to choose you hard to ignore.
We like a good question almost as much as a good idea.
Our strategists, creatives and specialists work together across research, positioning, brand development, campaigns, content, media, and digital experiences. There’s plenty of expertise to draw on. The interesting part is deciding what to do with it.
You might need one exceptional campaign or a whole new direction for your brand and marketing. We put the right people around the assignment and get to work, giving the idea room to develop and the finished work the attention it deserves.
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
Ranking high for
SEO and PEO(ple)
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.