Advisor, Lead Design and Communications

Digitalassetmanagementnews; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior creative lead to drive strategic planning and execution of high-impact visual content. This role is pivotal in shaping cohesive brand narratives and enhancing engagement across multiple channels. You will lead flagship design projects, mentor junior communicators, and ensure alignment with business objectives. If you are passionate about creative leadership and have a strong background in communications and design, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Communications & Design in a corporate setting.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on design excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead visual direction for campaigns and strategic content initiatives.
• Oversee creative production and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Creative Leadership

Content Creation

Visual Direction

Design Excellence

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business

Undergraduate degree in Communications

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Photoshop

Digital Asset Management Systems

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Brand Strategy & Amplification within the Brand and Media, Global Communications team, this position serves as a senior creative lead responsible for driving the strategic planning, concept development, and execution of high-impact visual content across multiple channels. You will set the creative direction for flagship corporate brand assets, ensuring all deliverables align with Nutrien’s brand standards and broader business objectives. This role plays a critical role in shaping cohesive, compelling content that enhances brand consistency, engagement, and strategic impact.

What you will do:

1. Lead the concept development and visual direction for campaigns, paid media, and strategic content initiatives.
2. Provide creative leadership for large-scale, flagship design projects.
3. Drive the end-to-end process of content and asset creation, from ideation to deployment across channels.
4. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure creative solutions align with business objectives and timelines (Recruitment Marketing/Talent Attraction, and Investor Relations).
5. Oversee the creative production of owned and paid media, working with internal teams and external agency partners to ensure alignment and quality.
6. Support and mentor junior communicators/designers, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and design excellence.
7. Design physical and environmental brand elements for trade shows, events, and office installations.
8. Research and implement process improvements for design/content workflows and asset management.
9. Assist in managing and optimizing the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for efficient organization and accessibility of brand assets.
10. Provide creative direction for videos, including editing and post-production, to support strategic brand initiatives.
11. Guide the creation of scalable design systems and libraries to streamline content development.

What you will bring:

1. 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in Communications & Design, preferably in a large multinational corporate setting.
2. Undergraduate degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop.
4. Experience working with Global Digital Asset Management Systems (DAM).