Marketing Creative Lead

Food Cycle Science; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Cycle Science is seeking a Marketing Creative Lead to spearhead branding initiatives and lead creative campaigns. In this role, you will drive impactful messaging and design across various channels, utilizing your expertise in storytelling and design to connect with audiences and enhance brand visibility. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong understanding of the customer journey, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to transform food waste management.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Group RRSP

Flexible vacation

Team events

Qualifications

• 4-7 years in a creative or marketing design role.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Excellent design, storytelling, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative campaigns from ideation to execution.
• Create and manage ads across multiple platforms.
• Maintain brand consistency and design campaign assets.

Skills

Creative Direction

Storytelling

Communication

Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Join to apply for the Marketing Creative Lead role at Food Cycle Science .

Food Cycle Science (FCS) Corporation designs, sells, and distributes food waste management solutions that aim to tackle the growing problem of food waste. We revolutionize food waste management by offering innovative products that create sustainable practices and convert food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizers for households, businesses, and municipalities. Our goal is to reduce landfill GHG emissions and the costs associated with food waste management.

As a pioneer in this emerging sector, Food Cycle Science is a global industry leader. Join our diverse and passionate team to help change how the world perceives food waste.

We are seeking a talented Marketing Creative Lead to shape our brand across all touchpoints. This hands-on role involves leading creative campaigns, from concept to execution, across channels, telling compelling stories that connect and convert.

Visit our website at www.foodcycler.com for more information. Our recent awards include :

• 2023-2024 Globe and Mail Top Growing Companies in Canada = #66
• 2023 Globe and Mail Top Growing Companies in Canada = #108
• Ottawa’s Top 20 Fastest Growing Companies 2024 (#19)
• Ottawa’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies 2023 (#5)

What You Will Do :

This role reports to the Marketing & Brand Director and involves developing high-impact visual and messaging campaigns across digital ads, email, website, and other channels. Responsibilities include ideation, design, copywriting, directing content shoots, and owning the visual execution from paid social to tradeshows.

You will understand the customer journey and craft visuals and messages that resonate, engage, and convert. The ideal candidate is strategic, execution-focused, self-sufficient, and experienced in building brands through creative storytelling. There is potential for growth into a team leadership role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Creative Direction & Campaign Ownership : Lead creative development for performance and brand campaigns, from ideation to execution, ensuring results.
• Advertising & Content Development : Create and manage ads across platforms, write compelling copy, oversee content production, and stay ahead of trends.
• Brand Stewardship & Design Leadership : Maintain brand consistency, design campaign assets, lead tradeshow branding, and set visual standards.
• Strategic Collaboration & Optimization : Collaborate across teams, analyze performance data, manage external partners, and contribute to strategy.

Qualifications & Core Competencies :

• 4-7 years in a creative or marketing design role, preferably in fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma; video editing skills a plus.
• Excellent design, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Experience managing external creative partners.
• Business-minded with understanding of creative impact on marketing performance.

What We Offer :

• Central Ottawa office, with a minimum of four days in-office.
• Competitive benefits, group RRSP, flexible vacation, team events.

To Apply :

Send a cover letter sharing your background, accomplishments, and why you're a fit. Submit your cover letter and résumé via our online portal by June 15, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. The posting remains active until the search concludes.

Food Cycle Science is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Contact us at [emailprotected] for accommodations.