Creative Director

Creative Niche; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence boutique innovante recherche un directeur créatif à Calgary. Vous dirigerez une équipe talentueuse dans l'exécution de campagnes créatives à travers divers médias tout en mentorant de nouveaux talents. Ce rôle hybride offre la possibilité d'influencer la direction créative de l'agence et de travailler dans un environnement renforçant les partenariats et le progrès.

Qualifications

• Leader créatif avec une solide expérience en design et développement de concepts.
• Capacité prouvée à diriger des campagnes intégrées sur plusieurs supports.
• Expérience en mentorat et gestion d'équipes créatives.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l’idéation et l’exécution de campagnes intégrées à travers plusieurs plateformes.
• Présenter les concepts créatifs aux stakeholders internes et à la direction.
• Guider et encadrer une équipe de designers.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Design

Concept Development

Feedback & Mentoring

Job description

We’re partnering with a creative-led boutique agency that specializes in crafting compelling brand experiences across real estate, luxury goods, hospitality, education, and professional services sectors. Their work is built on long-term client relationships and a deep commitment to delivering high-impact, integrated campaigns that span print, digital, video, and experiential channels.

As the Creative Director, you’ll lead a talented in-house design team and an extended network of freelance creatives. From driving concept development to refining execution, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s creative output and mentoring the next generation of creative talent. This is a highly collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves environment, perfect for a strategic thinker with a sharp design sensibility and a passion for coaching others.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and execution of integrated campaigns across digital, print, video, and experiential platforms
• Present creative rationale and concepts to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Guide and mentor a team of senior and intermediate designers, supporting their growth and development
• Oversee a roster of freelance talent, including writers, designers, and video professionals
• Ensure briefs are clear, strategically aligned, and actionable
• Maintain high creative standards and alignment with brand tone, voice, and visual identity
• Provide feedback that sharpens execution and fosters team confidence, especially in presentations
• Collaborate closely with client services and strategy teams, maintaining final ownership of creative direction
• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities to expand creative services within existing accounts

Ideal Candidate

• A seasoned creative leader with a strong foundation in design and concept development
• Proven ability to lead and execute integrated campaigns across multiple mediums
• Comfortable presenting ideas and rationale to senior leadership and clients
• Experience managing and mentoring in-house creatives and freelance contributors
• A natural collaborator who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads with humility
• Skilled in providing actionable feedback and inspiring confidence in others
• Background in real estate or luxury sectors is a strong asset, but not required
• Highly organized with the ability to manage seasonal spikes in workload

This hybrid role based in Calgary is a rare opportunity to join a respected agency with a loyal client base and a passionate team. You’ll have the runway to shape the agency’s creative direction, elevate team performance, and produce award-worthy work in an environment that values purpose, partnership, and progress.