Manager, Art Direction

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail company is looking for a Manager, Art Direction to create engaging marketing communications. This role involves collaborating with teams to develop original advertising across various formats. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of graphic design experience and expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite. Join an inclusive environment focused on creativity and community impact.

Benefits

Progressive careers

Comprehensive training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 6+ years in graphic design; experience in CPG and food advertising is an asset.
• Advanced graphic design, typography, storyboarding, and art direction are required.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create customer-centric advertising.
• Lead projects from concept through final production.
• Ensure designs transfer effectively into French.

Skills

Graphic design

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Suite

Jira

Job description

Overview

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Do you have passion for creativity? Specifically creating Marketing communications to tell our brand’s story in a meaningful way? Loblaw Agency is seeking a Manager, Art Direction to work on our famous President’s Choice brands, Canada’s number 1 and most trusted CPG brand. If you are excited about working on original creative for Canada’s most beloved brands, and if you thrive in an engaging, fast-paced environment, we’d like to meet you!

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

The impact you'll make:

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
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy departments to deliver cohesive campaigns
• Ensure creative transfers effectively into French language and bilingual versions
• 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
• Build creative decks and present concepts to Marketing partners and Business stakeholders as needed
• Provide on-set art direction by working with photographers, stylists, and production teams to ensure visual consistency, brand alignment, and high-quality execution of creative concepts
• Execute designs by creating and refining layouts, typographic treatments, and visual assets that bring concepts to life across print and digital formats
• Bring a strong sense of storytelling, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving to all projects

What You’ll Need

• Experience: 6+ years in graphic design; experience in CPG and food advertising is an asset.
• Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Suite. Familiarity with Jira a plus
• 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, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

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.

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