Creative Director

Remote (Canada)

Bounteous is looking for a Creative Director to join our fast-growing design practice. This role is ideal for a dynamic and impassioned creative veteran focused on furthering sound design principles in a fast-paced dynamic environment. The ideal director is a naturally engaging storyteller and mentor who enjoys collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to collectively deliver incredible, award-winning experiences.

Role and Responsibilities

Leads, inspires and motivates teams to create and deliver influential, innovative, best-in-class, customer-centric solutions that drive business goals.
Shapes and directs creative strategy and deliverables for website, app, email, organic and paid social media, display banner ads, push notifications, SEM, and other marketing channels for major food & beverage brand
Facilitates and oversees creative activities such as strategic campaign development, copywriting and art direction, production oversight and concepting for photoshoots and video production.
Ensures all creative deliverables align with brand guidelines, channel requirements, and accessibility standards.
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and partners closely with clients to establish strategy, and align goals with tactics.
Facilitates and oversees discovery activities such as design workshops, stakeholder interviews, expert reviews, competitive reviews, etc.
Coordinates with XD senior leadership to define and execute overall practice processes, methodologies, creative and experience design standards, and initiatives.
Leads and coaches direct reports to set and work towards career goals, and helps identify training and development needs.
Contributes to our culture and atmosphere, quality of work, and growth into the next generation of experience designers.
Supports project management to schedule design activities and deliverables within programs and projects.
Provides creative leadership on new business pitches in partnership with business development and account teams. Is responsible for the ideas and creative concepts, as well as helping to shape and articulate a compelling story.
Stays informed on design best practices, trends, and tools, and participates in the local design community.

Preferred Qualifications

BS/BA in Graphic Design, Advertising, or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience as a creative professional, with a focus on design, user experience, and storytelling
At least 3 years experience mentoring and managing a team of direct reports
Experience leading engagements with a strong voice for creative and meticulous eye for detail
Background in digital marketing with significant client exposure.
Background in QSR or Food/Beverage is a plus
Experience presenting work to clients, facilitating workshops and conducting stakeholder interviews
Understanding of responsive design, accessibility issues, and Agile methodology
Ability to provide creative direction as well as overall leadership for strategic and account direction
Ability to manage several projects or tracks of work simultaneously
Consulting/Agency experience is a plus

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For employment opportunities based in Canada:

Bounteous is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Bounteous. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

**Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.