Careers
Creative Director
Compass Creative is searching for an experienced Creative director to help shape brand and marketing strategy for our clients and provide clear direction to our creative team.
This position requires an understanding of business goals and objectives, customer psychology, storytelling frameworks, mad writing skills, leadership skills and impeccable taste in art and design.
Candidates will have several years experience in a creative agency or in-house art department and will bring strategic thinking and fresh creative ideas to an informal, friendly, creative office environment.
Our mission is to restore truth & beauty to the stories we tell in the marketplace.
We work with some really great companies and help them understand who they are (truthfully), what they do (exactly), who they do it for (specifically) and why it matters (really). We help our clients discover their unique story. Then we help them "dress the part" and connect with their audiences in more meaningful ways.
If you love brands and design, think in both words and pictures, and got what it takes to create memorable brands and campaigns online and in print… well… we want to hear from you.
Hours will typically be 8.00 – 5.00, but are flexible.
Position description: Creative Director
Reports to: Principal
Main task
This position is a combination of creative direction and account management. We're looking for someone to work as part of our team to create memorable and effective brands and campaigns. This is a position that requires critical and strategic thinking along with creativity and craftsmanship combined with interpersonal skills.
You should be able to:
Lead branding and design projects
Develop and express complex messages clearly and concisely
Rapidly articulate visual concepts and ideas - sketching.
Work closely with writers, developers, account managers and clients
Juggle multiple projects
Present and explain ideas to internal teams and clients
Provide clear creative direction to designers, developers and project teams.
Ask good questions
Other Duties
Research
Develop concepts and ideas
Review proofs for accuracy and quality control
Brainstorm visual and copy ideas
Write marketing copy and taglines
Maintain and nurture client relationships.
Lead clients strategically.
Ensuring customer satisfaction.
Skills
Here's what we think it will take:
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Analytical skills
Creative ideas
Verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of Marketing strategy
A proven creative process
A love for helping others succeed.
Think you're right for the job? Send your application and a link to your online portfolio to: iwanttowork@compasscreative.ca attn.: Jason Bouwman