Associate Creative Director, Social Media Centre of Excellence

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an Associate Creative Director for their Social Media Centre of Excellence. This role involves co-leading a creative team and developing engaging social-first content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creative leadership and a strong portfolio showcasing innovative campaigns. Join us to shape the future of social storytelling!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of creative experience with a strong portfolio of social-first campaigns.
• Proven leadership in managing creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Art Department, ensuring a unified creative vision across all social content.
• Develop and execute innovative, platform-native creative concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Storytelling

Communication

Job description

Associate Creative Director, Social Media Centre of Excellence

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This role, based in Toronto, Ontario, offers a salary range of CA$85,000.00 to CA$105,000.00.

About the Role

As an Associate Creative Director, Retail Brands, you will co-lead the Art Department, oversee a team of designers, motion designers, illustrators, and copywriters, and drive the creative strategy for social media campaigns across Loblaw's retail banners including Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw, No Frills, and Real Canadian Superstore. You will focus on social-first creative, digital storytelling, and platform-native content, ensuring high-quality, engaging, and brand-aligned content.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Art Department, ensuring a unified creative vision across all social content.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team.
• Develop and execute innovative, platform-native creative concepts.
• Champion authentic social storytelling tailored for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Oversee creation of visual assets, ensuring high standards.
• Provide strategic feedback to team members.
• Present creative concepts to stakeholders and secure buy-in.
• Collaborate on creative strategy and resource planning across multiple brands.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective creative solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and experiment with new formats and technologies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of creative experience with a strong portfolio of social-first campaigns.
• Proven leadership in managing creative teams.
• Expertise in social-first creative development from concept to execution.
• Strong storytelling skills through design and copy.
• Experience with static, motion, and video creative for social media.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms and trends.

Additional Information

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating accessible environments. Candidates aged 18+ will undergo a criminal background check. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.

Join us and help shape the future of social storytelling at Loblaw!