Creative Project Specialist [AQ-21853]

Aquent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through AquentGym

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading global retailer to orchestrate in-house creative campaigns from concept to delivery across print, POP, and digital channels. You will serve as the central hub, ensuring on-time, high-quality execution and clear stakeholder communication in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in creative services or project management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Workfront or similar tools.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in creative services, project management, traffic management, or creative operations.
• Experience supporting creative, marketing, agency, or in-house studio environments.
• Knowledge of print/POP production and digital workflows.
• Proficiency with Workfront or similar project management tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from intake through final delivery.
• Orchestrate timelines, prioritise tasks, and manage stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and business stakeholders to define requirements.
• Empower designers by removing roadblocks and maintaining momentum.
• Rigorously proof creative assets to meet standards and requirements.
• Monitor and update project statuses within Workfront and other systems.
• Assist with workload management and general project coordination.
• Support end-to-end creative delivery across print, POP, and digital channels.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Multi-project coordination

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading global retail organization that stands at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer experiences. This innovative company is dedicated to connecting with communities and bringing essential products and services to millions, making a tangible impact on daily lives. Joining their team means contributing to a dynamic environment where creativity meets commerce, and your work directly influences large-scale initiatives that shape the retail landscape across North America.

Are you a master organizer with a passion for bringing creative visions to life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your coordination skills ensure projects hit the mark every time? We are seeking a talented individual to step into a pivotal role, supporting an in-house creative team as they develop impactful campaigns. This is your chance to be the central hub, orchestrating the journey of creative assets from concept to final delivery, making a tangible difference in how campaigns are executed and perceived across diverse channels. If you’re ready to drive creative excellence and ensure seamless execution, this opportunity is for you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead creative projects from initial intake through to successful final delivery.
• Orchestrate timelines, prioritize tasks, and manage all stakeholder communications with precision.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams and business stakeholders to clearly define project requirements.
• Empower designers by proactively removing roadblocks and maintaining strong project momentum.
• Rigorously proof creative assets to ensure all deliverables meet exacting standards and requirements.
• Monitor and update project statuses within Workfront and other relevant systems.
• Assist with strategic workload management and comprehensive project coordination.
• Support the end-to-end creative delivery process across print, point-of-purchase (POP), and digital channels.

What You’ll Bring – Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in creative services, project management, traffic management, or creative operations.
• Proven experience supporting creative, marketing, agency, or in-house studio environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of both print/POP production and digital creative workflows.
• Proficiency with Workfront or similar project management tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and superior time management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high efficiency.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Retail industry experience.
• Agency experience.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience supporting business units.

Why This Opportunity

• Join a globally recognized brand in the retail sector and contribute to large-scale campaigns.
• Collaborate with a supportive and dynamic creative team, gaining valuable exposure to both print and digital creative delivery.
• Step into a highly visible role with significant cross-functional interaction, directly influencing how campaigns are executed and perceived.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.