Creative Project Lead

brae.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing digital marketing agency located in Toronto is seeking a Creative Project Lead. This role requires a visionary who can manage projects from concept to execution, blending creative direction with hands-on design. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in a relevant field and expertise in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. They will drive the creative process, leading the team to produce high-quality, impactful work for diverse clients across digital platforms. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Benefits

Annual merit-based bonus program

3 weeks’ vacation and personal days

Health benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Investment in career growth

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in a creative, digital design, or brand role (agency or in-house).
• Strong experience working with Canadian or US-based brands or clients.
• Proven experience leading creative projects end-to-end.
• Experience writing and conceptualizing for video and digital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from concept through execution.
• Develop campaign concepts, scripts, and visuals.
• Manage multiple creative projects from kickoff to delivery.
• Review creative work and provide feedback.

Skills

Creative direction

Hands-on design

Project leadership

Proficiency in Figma

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

I’m hiring on behalf of my client, Productive Shop. A fast-growing B2B digital marketing agency based in Toronto.

They’re looking for a Creative Project Lead to bring bold ideas to life across digital channels, combining creative direction, hands-on design, and seamless project execution. If you love shaping brand stories and turning strategy into standout creative work, this one’s for you.

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About Us

We’re Productive Shop, a fast-growing B2B digital marketing agency helping SaaS companies scale. Our team of 35 is on track to hit 50 this year, and we’re building a creative function that’s as bold and high-performing as our clients expect.

We move fast, set the bar high, and value creative that doesn’t just look good but drives business impact. We believe in ideas that challenge assumptions, design that gets noticed, and collaboration that feels seamless.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Creative Project Lead who’s equal parts visionary and doer. Someone who can take a rough concept and turn it into polished, compelling creative that makes people stop scrolling.

You’ll lead creative projects from concept through execution, bringing structure to the creative process while keeping space for bold ideas. One day you might be building a campaign brief or mood board; the next, you’re reviewing design work, writing a video script, or presenting creative concepts to leadership.

This role is 60% creative direction, 40% hands-on design and project leadership. It’s perfect for someone who’s ready to own the creative process end-to-end and help shape how Productive Shop shows up visually and strategically across all digital platforms.

What You’ll Do

Creative Leadership

• Develop campaign concepts, scripts, and visuals that align with our brand and client strategy
• Lead brainstorming sessions, bringing ideas that are both creatively bold and strategically sound
• Create mood boards, creative briefs, and visual direction that set the tone for each project
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines so everything we produce feels sharp, cohesive, and distinct

Execution & Collaboration

• Execute design work in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite when needed — you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Manage multiple creative projects from kickoff to delivery, balancing creative vision with deadlines
• Partner with marketing, content, and leadership to ensure every asset connects back to the business goal
• Review creative work, give clear feedback, and uphold quality across all deliverables

Optimization & Innovation

• Track how creative assets perform and use that data to inform what we do next
• Bring fresh ideas that push our creative standards higher each quarter
• Stay plugged into creative, digital, and social trends, and bring what’s relevant back to the team

What You Bring

• 5–8 years in a creative, digital design, or brand role (agency or in-house)
• Strong experience working with Canadian or US-based brands or clients
• Proven experience leading creative projects end-to-end, from idea to execution
• Strong design skills with proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience writing and conceptualizing for video, digital, and social campaigns
• A portfolio that shows both concept thinking and design craft
• Clear communicator who can present creative ideas with confidence
• Strong organizational skills - you keep timelines tight and standards high
• Bonus points for motion graphics, video production, or branding experience

Success in this Role Looks Like

• Creative work that’s strategic, high-quality, and instantly recognizable as Productive Shop
• Campaigns and assets that perform not just visually, but in audience engagement and conversion
• A smooth, efficient creative process that others trust and rely on
• A strong partnership with marketing and leadership where you’re seen as the go-to creative brain
• A culture of curiosity, feedback, and constant improvement within the creative function

What We Offer

• Annual merit-based bonus program
• 3 weeks’ vacation, 3 personal days, and your birthday off
• Health benefits through a flexible spending account
• Hybrid flexibility with 3 days in-office
• Investment in your career growth conferences, courses, and creative development
• Salary range: $100,000-$120,000 DOE

We’re not looking for a pixel pusher or a passive executor. We’re looking for someone who can own the creative process, lead with ideas, and help shape how our brand shows up in the world.

This posting is for a currently open position that we intend to fill.We use AI-supported tools to help review applications and streamline parts of our hiring process. Final decisions are made by our hiring team, not by automated systems.