About the RoleAt Loblaw Agency, our in‐house creative team translates customer needs into engaging work that speaks to Canadians and drives brand love. We are looking for an Associate Creative Director to lead a team of designers and copywriters and help shape iconic brands such as President's Choice.The Associate Creative Director will play an integral role in developing exceptional creative ideas across all mediums, ensuring brand guidelines are embraced, and delivering innovative concepts that drive results.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a team in developing exceptional creative ideas for tier‐one brands across all mediums.Deliver creative ideas on brief and on brand, using strong strategic acumen.Strategic and executional experience with CRM and lifecycle best practices.Evaluate team structure and effectiveness and create action plans for changes.Guide partners and the team in creating imagery (photography, illustration) and copy to support creative strategy.Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced and adhered to.Stay curious and remain familiar with competitor marketing programs and creative techniques.Develop industry‐leading creative concepts.Create inspiring, concise presentations and share work effectively with senior leadership.Work within varying budgets and partner with production teams to provide ideas, solutions and suggestions.Proactively drive ideas and projects as directed by the Creative Director.Qualifications7+ years of relevant creative experience.Bachelor's degree or diploma in new media arts, communication design, creative advertising or equivalent.Expertise in leading an engaged creative team, evaluating performance effectiveness.Expertise in directing photography and broadcast shoots (food photography preferred).Trusted partner with insight,



knowledge and professional leadership to move projects from concept to completion.Expertise in editorial design.Mastery of storyboarding for production of social media, television, digital etc.Proven ability to lead a team through multiple campaigns in a rapid‐paced environment.Proven ability to create effective, original advertising materials.Exceptionally innovative and creative, with excellent collaboration skills.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with peers and senior stakeholders through inspiring, strategically driven creative ideas.Expert knowledge of industry‐standard software and tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office, Workfront, and online market research.Experience in brand development across multichannel marketing (Editorial, Experiential, Print, Social, Digital, Apps, Events, TV, Print, OOH etc.).LocationPrimary – 1 President Choice Circle, Brampton, ON. Secondary – Bathurst and Lakeshore, Toronto, ON (may be required as needed).Compensation$100,000.00 – $132,000.00 per year. Salary can be adjusted based on experience, knowledge and geographic region.Application RequirementsPlease submit a portfolio with an emphasis on food and editorial experience.Equal Opportunity & AccessibilityWe are a committed equal opportunity employer and a diversity, equity and inclusion advocate. Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. We provide an accessible application environment and welcome requests for accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the application or employment process.NotesApplicants may be required to work at multiple locations. Information about background checks and AI screening will be provided during the application process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Associate Creative Director - C$100,000 - C$132,000 A Year (Brampton)
🏢 Loblaw Agency
📍 Brampton