ROLEThe Creative Director creates the vision and inspires their team to generate a creative product at the highest level. We're looking for someone with a track record of creating famous work for big brands. They should be on top of current trends and should demonstrate a strong desire to shape culture and bring the most innovative solutions to their clients. They manage a creative team made up of Art Directors and Copywriters, and ensures that a good working relationship is established among all team members. As a creative leader, they must build a trust-based relationship with both the client and the internal team and possess the insight, authority and professional leadership to confidently lead them through transformational change.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead and work with creative teams;
- Work together with strategists and account services;
- Determine the appropriate creative casting required for each project;
- Ensure that projects are innovative, world-class and respond to client expectations;
- Collaborate with the Talent Management team on a number of topics such as hiring requirements, organizational implementation and departure management;
- Work in collaboration with the ECD in the management of career plans for all creatives;
- Reinforce Sid Lee's values within creative team;
- Contribute, through a creative approach, to the constant evolution of Sid Lee's creative product.
QUALIFICATIONS- Exceptional knowledge of current cultural trends;
- A strong creative point of view towards the leadership of the business
- Unwaivering champion of creative product
- A born leader; strong ability to guide a team
- Ability to create an environment built on trust and confidence within creative team;
- Consistent overview of all accounts under their supervision;
- Creative vision that goes beyond established norms;
- World-class creative approach;
- Ability to establish and maintain a trust-based relationship with clients and become their expert advisor.
REQUIREMENTS- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in an agency;
- Experience leading a team;
- Expert understanding of the creative process;
- Strong knowledge of the production process of all relevant disciplines;
- Fluent in English, oral and written.
The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $140,000 CAD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
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