Position SummaryThe role of Director, Communications Designeris responsible fordelivering strategic, integrated media communication recommendations for a diverse group of clients as well as leading and inspiring a team of planning professionals. You must think strategically and work collaboratively to create recommendations thatdeliver onclient strategic goals and business objectives.AgencyInitiativeJob FunctionMediaJob SubfunctionMedia Planning and BuyingJob DescriptionPosition SummaryThe role of Director, Communications Designeris responsible fordelivering strategic, integrated media communication recommendations for a diverse group of clients as well as leading and inspiring a team of planning professionals. You must think strategically and work collaboratively to create recommendations thatdeliver onclient strategic goals and business objectives.This role requires you to work as part of an integrated media planning team to ensure the product is grounded in insights and experience, resulting in flawless media executions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead360 degreestrategic thinking for overall media product, encouraging executions that deliver exceptional results.Ownership and responsibility for ensuring key clientobjectivesmet; Active participation in client business planning meetings.Cultivate and strengthen client,agencyand media partner relationships at the senior level.Lead and develop a direct relationship with the client to become a strategic partner with an in-depth understanding of their business.Deliver inspiring, motivating,



and persuasive presentations which bring creative ideas to life.Pursue organic growth opportunities andparticipateasrequiredin current business presentations.Maintain industry relationships,participateoncommittees and organizations; keep abreast of issues and developments and new media opportunities.Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, methods,systemsand/or services to better serve the client and agency.Lead and mentor a team of media professionals. Effectively communicate agency goals, manage workloads, provide ongoing performance feedback, support professional developmentgoalsand inspiregreat results.Produce and manageaccuratebillings and projections.Act as a thought leader – proactively bring forward client education andidentifyopportunities asappropriate.Drive collaboration and communication across Specialist Business Units (SBUs) and peer groups to inspiregreat work.Lead by example and play an active role in cultivating the culture of our organization.Ensure delivery against mandate outlined in scope of work.Ensure that all media plans meet clientobjectiveswith fully supported documentation, and that they adhere to the agency's values and philosophies.Desired Skills & ExperienceProfessional or educational background in Marketing and/or Advertising would give leverage to thisapplicationExecutive level of related media, advertising,brandor marketing strategy/planning experience.History of developing positive on-going business relationships,focuson client service.Previousexperience managing a portfolio of clients or total ownership of one large complex

📌 Director, Communications Design (Toronto)
🏢 Initiative
📍 Toronto