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Creative Director – Environments

This is not a GRAPHIC DESIGN ROLE but a RETAIL INTERIOR DESIGN position

Our client, a leading retail interior design firm located in downtown Toronto, is currently seeking an experienced Creative Director – Environments. This is a permanent position, with a salary of $100 – $120K, depending on experience plus a competitive benefits and vacation package.

WHO THEY ARE:

Our client is an integrated retail agency with over fifty years of experience in over forty countries around the world. Working with retailers and product companies worldwide, they uncover the most meaningful insights, set the right strategies, and deliver results-oriented creative solutions. Their staff designs with purpose and perform with passion- as a result, the unwavering commitment to make their clients successful is the driving force behind everything they do. They value their people by creating a collaborative, inspiring, and learning culture which attracts the most talented people and provides them with an enriched professional career.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The Creative Director (CD) is responsible for leading and managing all facets of the creative process. The CD is the ambassador of “creativity as a discipline” both internally and externally, furthering the spirit and passion for creative. The CD will partner with the Client Management Group to ensure seamless integration of the two core disciplines, supporting our balanced approach to client management. The CD will foster an environment that values people, their ideas, and their growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THIS POSITION

• Responsible for the key design direction of projects from the beginning of the strategic assessment phase through the successful implementation of the concept – either in part or whole, dependent on team structure for specific projects
• All aspects of the design process including conceptual sketches, three-dimensional design conceptualizing exterior and interior concepts, two-dimensional design including planning, detailed production drawings, finishes and specifications
• Ensures timely completion of projects
• Project documentation including drawings
• Client liaison and correspondence as required
• Maintains project critical path
• Coordinates with studio staff and Client Development Group as required
• Proper and timely execution of all project design tasks and requirements
• Reviews work in progress and final presentations with Senior Creative Director
• Works in conjunction with Client Management Group to ensure that projects are completed within budgets and timeframes
• Administers to the business needs of the Retail Environments Group in conjunction with the Client Management Group
• Liaises directly with other client project consultants (Architects, Engineers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.) throughout the life of the project
• Assists the client whenever possible in the development of strategic design/marketing direction
• Comprehension of the design brief including market review, competitive analysis and all aspects of the strategic design requirements
• Draws upon and effectively lead the internal resources of Watt to provide the highest quality strategic design advice enabling the highest level of professionalism and excellence
• Continuous improvement and development of processes with the team network
• Leads/manages creative projects and/or a portfolio of client work from concept through to execution
• Performs a combination of hands-on and directive role
• Translates strategy into design direction, owning and ensuring larger creative vision is met
• Manages/inspires the creative project team assigned to projects
• Ensures all creative project deliverables are at an appropriate quality level
• Presents the creative to client and/or agency partners to facilitate buy-in
• Partners with other creative leaders to further the spirit of creativity overall in the agency
• Collaborates with Account Leads and Senior Agency Leadership
• Helps coach and develop the enviro design team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Design Degree
• Minimum of 11 to 12 years’ experience as a Creative Director or Design Director in a mid to large size design/branding company
• Demonstrated design proficiency, both directive and hands-on
• Minimum of 5 years of team management experience
• Solid financial background, covering all aspects of budgeting, business planning and forecasting
• Significant client relationship management experience
• Experience in strategic planning and organizational effectiveness
• Strong Industry knowledge
• Technical expertise in all aspects of design
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Personable, principled, and determined
• Positive, collaborative attitude – a team player
• Excellent work ethic and temperament
• Manages own time
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects/tasks
• Flexible and committed
• Ability to learn quickly

AGENCY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical / Problem-solving skills
• Commitment
• Communication Verbal & Written
• Creativity
• Decision-making ability
• Flexibility / Versatility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Work quality

Please email your resume to [email protected] with the wording “Job #592, Creative Director” in the subject line.

Recruitment By Design

Directeur artistique

Note : Le masculin générique est utilisé uniquement pour alléger le texte et désigne aussi bien les hommes que les femmes. Nous encourageons toutes les personnes qualifiées à soumettre leur candidature.

En tant que directeur artistique, vous réglez les problèmes de manière créative et vous êtes en mesure de livrer la marchandise dans des moments clés, avec aisance et rapidité. Le pouvoir de persuasion des mots vous passionne et vous savez comment transformer des idées complexes en solutions concises, hautement originales et axées sur l’action. Vous participez à l’élaboration de stratégies et vous proposez des approches de communication créatives, éloquentes et fidèles à la ligne de conduite, pour diriger le consommateur vers le comportement désiré. Vous êtes un adepte de tout ce qui entoure la publicité et le marketing. Avide de culture populaire, vous êtes au fait de toutes les dernières tendances et évolutions en matière d’actualité, de mode de vie, de technologie et d’art.

Responsabilités

• Concevoir et soutenir le développement de campagnes publicitaires entièrement intégrées et de mandats numériques, sociaux et de contenu, en fournissant des idées et des textes convaincants et qui collent à l’image de la marque.
• Participer activement aux briefs sur une base régulière, aux réunions produit et aux présentations client ; assister aux briefs client et effectuer des recherches, au besoin.
• Participer à l’élaboration des stratégies de programme avec le directeur de création et les partenaires en gestion de compte.
• Collaborer activement avec les directeurs artistiques, les designers et la production pour transformer des stratégies marketing en concepts et formats créatifs novateurs, viables et axés sur les bénéfices produits.
• Créer des concepts créatifs pour de multiples médias, incluant la télévision, le numérique, l’imprimé et les activations en incorporant des solutions de design originales et modernes, tout en maintenant l’identité de la marque et les objectifs du projet.
• Présenter des concepts au client pour discussion et approbation d’une manière convaincante pour vendre efficacement ses idées.
• Superviser le travail visuel de manière constante tout au long d’un projet pour s’assurer qu’il est cohérent et respecte le ton et la voix de la marque.
• Superviser le travail des designers juniors et des autres participants au projet pour s’assurer qu’il est brillamment exécuté.

Qualifications

• Posséder 3 ans et plus d’expérience en agence ou en studio de design
• Détenir un baccalauréat en design; un certificat dans le cadre d’un programme en arts visuels est un atout
• Détenir un portfolio démontrant une créativité exceptionnelle pour trouver des idées qui inciteront les consommateurs à acheter un produit ou à utiliser un service
• Posséder de l’expérience en direction artistique de film et photographie ainsi qu’en post-production
• Posséder de l’expérience en design numérique et en production est un atout
• Faire preuve d’un grand enthousiasme à l’égard du milieu publicitaire
• Idéalement, comprendre et parler le français et l’anglais

McCann Canada embrasse la diversité de toutes les personnes, y compris les personnes handicapées, et vise à maintenir un milieu de travail inclusif et équitable où les employés se sentent valorisés, respectés et soutenus. Si vous avez besoin d’une adaptation, nous serons heureux de travailler avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins.

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Art Director

As an Art Director, you must be a creative problem solver and adept at negotiating key deliverables with exceptional quality and proficient speed. You love design and the visual arts for its power to communicate and evoke emotion and you are a master at simplifying complex ideas into highly creative and effective brand solutions. You contribute to the development of program strategies and create communication solutions that are compelling, on strategy and motivate desired consumer behaviour. You’re also a lover of all things related to design, advertising and marketing and an even bigger fan of popular culture, keeping yourself up to date with all the latest trends and developments in current affairs, lifestyle, tech and the arts.

Responsibilities:

• Envision and facilitate the development of fully integrated advertising, branding, digital, social and content projects by providing ideas and visual concepts that are compelling and on-brand.
• Regularly attend and participate fully in briefs, product group meetings and client presentations; attend client briefs and research as needed.
• Participate in the development of program strategies along with the Creative Director and Account Management partners.
• Collaborate fully with Copywriters, Designers and Production partners to translate marketing strategies into innovative, viable, and benefit-oriented creative concepts brilliantly.
• Execute creative concepts for multiple mediums including broadcast, digital, print and activation by incorporating fresh and contemporary design solutions while maintaining established brand identity & program objectives.
• Present concepts to clients for discussion and approval in a compelling and authoritative manner to sell your ideas.
• Oversee visual work consistently throughout a project to ensure it is cohesive and adheres to brand guidelines.
• Oversee the work of junior designers, or other contributors, on your projects to ensure it is executed brilliantly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency or commercial design studio experience
• B.A. Degree or Diploma in Design or Visual Arts program, an asset
• Must have a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creativity and the ability to create ideas that will motivate consumers
• Experience with standard industry design software – specifically Adobe Suite
• Experience in art direction of film and photography productions and post-productions
• Experience in digital design and production, an asset
• Must have a strong passion for the business
• Ideally, able to communicate in French and English

McCann Canada embraces the diversity of all people, including those with disabilities, and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

McCann Canada

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