JOB DESCRIPTION – CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Job Type: Part-time (25 hours / week M-F)
Pay: $50-$65 / hr
Location: Choice of Offices (Toronto / Vaughan / Oakville), with some days Remote
Reports to: CEO
We are looking for a creative leader to join our fast-growing organization: Someone who can push our creative boundaries, drive an emotional connection with our customers and elevate our organization!
What You Will Do
- Direct the overall creative strategy to build increased brand awareness of Ultramatic and increase our overall return on ad spend
- Finetune our brand guidelines to support our corporate values, ensuring all internal and external digital executions adhere to the brand standards harmoniously
- Articulate our brand look and personality for different customer avatars / segments
- Develop create assets that promote our products and explain their benefits, for digital and print media as well as in-store merchandising
- Be responsible for the creation of copy, graphic design, photography, advertisements, emails, and video – for use on our website, landing pages, ppc platforms, social media sites, print, SMS and TV
- Oversee the marketing calendar and go-to-market plan for all product and category launches, promotions and campaigns
- Periodically, lead the redesign and UX of our website, ecommerce flow, social media sites, and in-store customer experience
- Lead process to recruit and evaluate creative vendors and new hires
- Be the lead creative contact with our SEO, PPC and Website contractors and agencies
- Participate in a cross-functional team that maps out the ideal customer journey for each customer avatar and articulates the value each customer segment seeks to receive from Ultramatic
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in sales, operations, and finance to support their roles and identify synergies
- Oversee the budget for creative services and advise stakeholders on the most effective use of the budget to achieve the objectives
Who You Are
- University/College degree in Marketing, Design or related field, with a diploma in Graphic Design
- 6+ years of art/creative direction experience in an agency or 8+ years in an internal creative department
- Experience with brand building through creative ideation and technical execution
- Demonstrated capabilities in creative software and copy writing (Figma, Sketch, Canva, Adobe creative suite, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop + Animate, Premiere and After Effects, Anyword, etc)
- Media production experience (print, video, web, etc)
- Team player who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves for any task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have an online portfolio for viewing
- Organized self-directed and able to manage multiple and complex projects in a timely manner
- Global awareness of visual trends
- Experience in the furniture industry or with the senior demographic is a bonus
Ultramatic Canada Corp.
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Join a short film crew call for creative, hands-on set roles supporting an upcoming production in Maple Ridge, Canada. We’re seeking dedicated film crew members who can collaborate on set, stay organized under time constraints, and help bring the look and feel of the project to life through art direction, makeup, and hair support.
Job Responsibilities
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Support the short film production team in your selected crew role (Art Director, Makeup Assistant, or Hair Assistant).
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Assist with on-set prep, touch-ups, and continuity to maintain a consistent look across scenes.
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Help organize tools, products, and materials needed for efficient on-set workflow.
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Collaborate closely with crew and follow direction to meet the creative vision.
Requirements
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Interest or experience in film production, set work, or backstage/crew environments.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction on a working set.
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Reliable availability for scheduled shoot days and production needs.
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A professional, team-focused attitude and attention to detail.
Compensation
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Volunteer position.
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Copy, credit, and meals provided.