Manager, Creative and Digital Production (12 Month Contract)

Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI); Regina; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is looking for a Manager, Creative & Digital Production to lead its creative team in translating research into impactful digital content. This role involves overseeing design projects, ensuring brand consistency, and mentoring a technical team to innovate within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive managerial experience in digital production.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Commitment to an inclusive, equitable environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in creative and digital production.
• Strong understanding of design principles, UX/UI standards, and accessibility regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CIGI’s visual identity across all platforms.
• Lead multiple creative and digital projects, including the CIGI website.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing creative and technical team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Data Visualization

UX Design

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in digital media, graphic design, UX design, computer science

Design or project management certifications (RGD, GDC, PMP, CMA)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web development (HTML/CSS, CMS)

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio)

Job description

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is an independent, non-partisan think tank whose peer-reviewed research, foresight, and trusted analysis influence policymakers to innovate. With a global network of experts and contributors, CIGI addresses governance challenges and opportunities related to data and transformative technologies, including AI, impacting the economy, security, democracy, and societies. CIGI delivers independent, world-leading research to influence policy on issues intersecting transformative technologies and governance.

POSITION SUMMARY

CIGI is seeking a dynamic and visionary Manager, Creative & Digital Production to lead our multidisciplinary creative team. This role is responsible for translating CIGI’s research into compelling digital and visual content, including reports, interactive tools, data visualizations, multimedia assets, and more.

As the leader of the creative and digital production team, you will oversee designers, software developers, and multimedia producers, ensuring brand consistency, design excellence, and technical innovation across platforms. You will play a key role in transforming how research is shared and understood within a collaborative and innovative environment at the forefront of global thought leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Brand Leadership: Oversee CIGI’s visual identity across all platforms, maintaining a strong, consistent brand presence. Develop and manage brand tools and style guides.
2. Creative Project Management: Lead multiple creative and digital projects, including the CIGI website, publications, and the “Policy Prompt” podcast.
3. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing creative and technical team.
4. Data & Analytics: Monitor website and product analytics to inform improvements and report on engagement and impact to leadership.
5. Strategic Production: Collaborate with researchers and leadership to align creative strategies with research priorities and dissemination goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media, graphic design, UX design, computer science, or related field.
• Design or project management certifications (RGD, GDC, PMP, CMA) are assets.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in creative and digital production.
• Experience in team leadership and project management.
• Deep knowledge of design principles, UX/UI standards, and accessibility regulations (AODA, WCAG).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, web development (HTML/CSS, CMS), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker Studio).
• Strong understanding of web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for data-driven decisions.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with a focus on innovation and quality.

Note: This position is based at our CIGI Campus in Waterloo, Ontario, with a hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary expectations by June 19, 2025. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CIGI is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We aim to attract and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and hiring process.