Creative Director (Art/Design)

AIP Connect

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
**Our client works within a hybrid work model. Staff will be required to have a safe home office set-up 3-4 days per week and will be in office for 1-2 days per week**Our organization raises funds for research, education and the enhancement of health care - the organization brings together the talent and resources that make it an international leader in healthcare. Our mission is to enable global leadership and innovation in health by developing strong relationships with our stakeholders. We are committed to supporting our vision to create a healthier world by embodying our values of integrity, accountability, collaboration and inclusion. And we have just launched our first ever advertising campaign. We are now at a point where we need a creative leader to shepherd this work (internally and externally) as we accelerate our transformation from a small support service for fundraising teams into a brand-led, digital-first content team, we are looking for a creative leader to help us fuel our brand, fill the donor pipeline and grow our donor base.Responsibilities:
  • Lead and inspire a small team of designers and writers who work across channels - from digital, to video, dm, print and collateral.
  • Manage the creative process from concept to execution, including production and outside suppliers.
  • Works closely with the other directors on the team - marketing, communications, strategic content and community giving to tell compelling stories of donor impact and life-changing discovery.
  • Coaches the many teams in the foundation on how to leverage our brand identity and voice in their areas of expertise.
  • Partners with the agencies that plan and execute our major in-market brand activities, taking responsibility for ensuring stakeholders work in harmony to enhance the overall brand.
  • Strong strategic acumen and understanding of the role of data analytics in test and learn digital creative effectiveness.
  • Stays on top of technology trends and digital best practice to enhance digital creative.
  • Effectively presents and explains concepts to non-marketers.
  • Keeps on budget and on deadline.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience people leader (and has experience nurturing the creative ideas of others, growing direct reports, and has a passion for people).
  • CD experience in an agency or in-house role with digital-first approach.
  • Experience in confidently managing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Connections with talented freelance creatives.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at once.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Takes ownership of projects and results.
  • Great storyteller
Preferred Skills (Not mandatory)
  • A relevant 4-year degree or, a relevant degree/diploma combined with a professional certification or, an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, Wordpress and Microsoft Office.
  • 7 to 10 years of experience 5 years of experience as a people leader.
  • Solutions focused mindset.
  • Awesome portfolio of work you have led as well as your own work.
  • Idea-first thinker, comfortable writing or designing.
  • Experience across the range of executional channels with an appreciation of the nuances that make work effective in each.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in all positions throughout the organization.
  • Shared commitment and support of the overall Foundation goals.
AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

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