Senior Art Director

Labatt Breweries of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Labatt Breweries of Canada in Toronto is seeking a seasoned creative lead for our brands. The one-year contract focuses on ideation and visuals for Bud, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Corona and Stella Artois, partnering with a Copywriter and the draftLine team.

You will own concepts, present to brand teams, mentor junior creatives, supervise production, and drive 360 campaigns across digital, experiential and out-of-home channels, within a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Ad School certificate required.
• 6-8+ years agency experience.
• 360/digital campaign work experience.
• Strong independent work and teamwork abilities.
• Self-starter with prioritization skills.
• thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver results.
• Social media savvy is essential.
• Conceptually strong creative with attention to detail.
• Good time management and proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage up to ECD.

Responsibilities

• You will partner with a Copywriter to be the creative force behind ideas and concepts for our brands BUD, BUD LIGHT, MICHELOB ULTRA, CORONA AND STELLA ARTOIS.
• Work directly within our draftLine creative team with a Project Manager, Copywriter, Designers, Strategy and Social Media Managers.
• Collaborate with the Executive Creative Director and brand team to own ideation and visuals across platforms.
• Inspire and coach junior creatives and supervise final designs.
• Present concepts and pitch decks to brand teams.
• Develop 360 Campaigns involving Digital, Experiential, Out of home executions.
• Supervise and sign off on creative production.

Skills

Social Media Savvy

Conceptually Strong Creative

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Self-starter

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Ad School Certificate

6-8+ years Agency Experience

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY RANGE: $98,400 - $116,800 +

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

VACANCY TYPE: This posting reflects a vacant, one-year contract opportunity.

LOCATION: Toronto Office; 5 days/week in office.

COMPANY

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will partner with a Copywriter to be the creative force behind ideas and concepts for the our brands BUD, BUD LIGHT, MICHELOB ULTRA, CORONA AND STELLA ARTOIS
• Your will work directly within our draftLine creative team, working closely with a Project Manager, Copywriter, Designers, Strategy and a Social Media Managers.
• You will work directly with the Executive Creative Director and the brand team to own ideation and visuals on the brands multiple platforms.
• You will inspire and help to coach our more junior creatives
• Responsible for review and approve of final designs
• Present concepts and pitch decks to brand teams
• Work on conversation driving Voltage ideas for our Mega brands.
• Develop 360 Campaigns involving Digital, Experiential, Out of home executions
• Supervise and sign off on creative production.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree on related field or Ad School Certificate.
• 6-8+ years Agency Experience
• 360/Digital Campaign work to share
• You have strengths both working independently as well as part of a team.
• You consider yourself to be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and you are passionate to deliver results.
• Social Media Savvy
• Conceptually Strong creative
• Good time management skills.
• Proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills and able to manage up to ECD
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Passion for creative problem solving and finger on the pulse of Culture

WHY LABATT

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process.Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from [e-mail] email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [e-mail]

AI DISCLOSURE

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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