Manager, Art Direction

Loblaw Agency; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail agency is seeking a Manager, Art Direction to work on President’s Choice brands. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of graphic design experience and a strong command of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Responsibilities include leading creative projects and collaborating with various stakeholders. Commitments to sustainability and diversity are central to the agency's culture.

Benefits

Progressive careers

Comprehensive training

Flexibility in work environment

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in graphic design; experience in Financial Services / Loyalty is an asset.
• Advanced graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and art direction required.
• Ability to prioritize and strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to create original and customer-centric advertising concepts.
• Lead projects from concept through to final production.
• Present creative concepts to Marketing partners as needed.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Confident presenter

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

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Guest: Loblaw Agencies seek an art director to work on President’s Choice brands, Canada’s number 1 and most trusted CPG brand, including PC Optimum and PC Financial. If you are excited about working on original creative for Canada’s most beloved brands in a fast-paced environment, we’d like to meet you.

This role requires effective creative and design skills for a wide range of marketing materials from print to digital, from signage to social media.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative leads, writers, and production artists to create original and customer-centric advertising concepts, social media posts, and other content for print and digital purposes
• Create graphics and advertising materials to support Control Brands Marketing initiatives
• Lead projects from concept through to final production
• Develop effective, industry-leading creative concepts
• Ensure creative transfers effectively into French language and bilingual versions
• Work closely with creative leads to achieve the desired result
• Work effectively with outside suppliers such as photographers and printers when required
• In the know for latest design trends and familiar with competitor Marketing programs
• Stay up to date in terms of GEN AI and creative technology
• Present creative concepts to Marketing partners and Business stakeholders as needed

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 5+ years in graphic design; experience in Financial Services / Loyalty is an asset.
• Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Suite
• Creative Competencies: Advanced graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and art direction
• Professional Attributes: Ability to prioritize, strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, confident presenter.

NOTE : Please submit your resume and portfolio in one file OR embed a URL within your resume. PDF is ideal as max upload is 10mb.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business. We focus on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives and diverse experiences to add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to creating accessible environments for colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.

Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.