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Creative Director

Creative Director

Marks, an sgsco companyScarborough, ON
Full-time
Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum - from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
Director of FP&A

Director of FP&A

Big Viking GamesON, CA
Remote
Full-time
Quick Apply
We are seeking a finance leader to oversee FP&A and drive FP&A and the broader financial strategy of our organization.In this role, you will shape the company’s approach to resource allocat...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Pod GroupPeel, ON, CA
Full-time
Quick Apply
CLIENT-CENTRED • COLLABORATIVE • ANALYTICAL • RESULTS-DRIVEN • STRATEGIC.A leading community-based agency that provides support for men living with mental health and substance abuse issues and had i...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Art Director

Art Director

OLIVER Agency - North AmericaScarborough, ON
Full-time
Oliver Agency is looking for an.This role will be working with one of our large financial services clients in Toronto.Work as part of a team designing and producing a variety of materials for the d...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
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Director, Tax

Director, Tax

VacoAjax, ON, CA
CA$165,000.00–CA$185,000.00 yearly
Permanent
Our client, a global financial services organization, is looking to hire a Director of Tax or Assistant VP Tax.Very collaborative and social group. Big on training and development and will support r...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
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Director of Sales

Director of Sales

freelance.caScarborough, Canada
Our client is a leading force in the legal technology industry.They are seeking to hire a dynamic and results-driven Director of Sales to lead their sales and marketing initiatives.This pivotal rol...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering

AtkinsRéalisPickering, ON, CA
CA$110,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Full-time
AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups.We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for mo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Director, Benefits

Director, Benefits

Tony’s Fresh MarketOntario, CA
CA$120,000.00–CA$150,000.00 yearly
At Heritage Grocers Group, LLC, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Group Creative Director

Group Creative Director

Critical MassScarborough, ON
Full-time
As a Group Creative Director, you are a strong creative voice of the agency and holistically lead large teams to creative excellence, account growth, project delivery and talent development.You are...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
School Director

School Director

York Region District School BoardOntario, Canada
CA$65,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Client : Thornhill Nursery School & Kindergarten Inflo HR Ltd.Please direct all applications and resumes to our team, as we are personally overseeing the hiring process on behalf of our esteemed cl...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Production Director

Production Director

Connexus ChurchOntario, CA
CA$50.00 hourly
Full-time
Position DescriptionThe Production Director is responsible for all production at Connexus Church.They manage all production systems including audio, video, lighting, cameras, IMAG, LED, online stre...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Director, Partner Relations - Canada

Director, Partner Relations - Canada

Talent Inc.Ontario, CA
Director of Partner Relations - Canada.Are you ready to pioneer innovation and drive unprecedented growth in the dynamic landscape of EdTech? We are on the lookout for a visionary Director of Partn...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
Art Director & Graphics Designer (PL616)

Art Director & Graphics Designer (PL616)

ParalucentON, CA
We’re seeking a talented Art Director and Graphic Designer to create captivating and on-brand visuals across various media. As a key member of our creative team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shapin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Executive Director

Executive Director

Niagara Life CentreOntario, CA
CA$22.88 hourly
Position DescriptionNiagara Life Centre is a vibrant Christian counselling ministry.We are a non-profit, low-fee counselling service caring for families and individuals. We provide practical and com...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Associate Creative Director - Copy

Associate Creative Director - Copy

Klick CommunicationsScarborough, ON
Meet a different kind of workplace.Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997.And we're still grow...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
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Senior Operations Manager (Hybrid Work)

Senior Operations Manager (Hybrid Work)

Ogo Tawa Inc.Scarborough, ON, Canada
Full-time
Senior Operations Manager (Hybrid -16 month Full Time Contract with Benefits).At Ògo Tàwa Inc, we are developing an eCommerce platform, a public arts project and a business training program....Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Creative Media and Digital Technologies Coordinator, Markham

Creative Media and Digital Technologies Coordinator, Markham

York UniversityOntario, Canada
CA$77,236.00 yearly
This position will operate out of the Keele Campus before permanently relocating to the Markham Campus.The Creative Media and Digital Technologies Coordinator will assist the Manager of Digital Sch...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Worship Director

Worship Director

City Centre ChurchOntario, CA
CA$20.00–CA$25.00 hourly
Position DescriptionCity Centre Church is looking for a team player who is responsible for planning and leading creative worship experiences that align with the vision and values of the church.This...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Clinic Director

Clinic Director

pt HealthScarborough, ON, CA
CA$46,000.00–CA$54,000.00 yearly
Health - Central Scarborough Physiotherapy.Are you the glue that holds the team together and making positive and impactful engagement to the team and clients? Do you thrive on having the satisfacti...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Strategy Director

Strategy Director

William Thomas DigitalScarborough, ON
Recognized as one of one of Canada's top growing companies and one of the world's fastest growing agencies, William Thomas Digital is building North America's leading personalization agency and CRM...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
Creative Director

Creative Director

Marks, an sgsco companyScarborough, ON
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who are we?

Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum - from brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. Rooted in a deep understanding of human behaviour, we are uniquely constructed to enable brands to win in an age of constant change.

A super-charged experience powerhouse - 700 people strong, with subject matter experts working collaboratively across 12 studios and 8 countries - we have helped some of the world's biggest brands (Amazon, LEGO, PepsiCo, Target and AB InBev, to name a few) connect to their audiences and tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities of today's consumer landscape.

About the team

The Marks Marcom team is our agile and talented agency-with-an-agency. They create smart, insight- driven omni-channel campaigns, programs, and content - bringing them to life across multiple touchpoints and mediums, both digital and physical. A multidisciplinary group of problem-solvers, our team uncovers the truth behind client asks and needs, developing innovative and creative solutions that engage audiences, build brands, and drive sales.

About the Role

This position calls for a highly collaborative and experienced creative leader to lead the creative and strategic vision for a diverse range of clients, across a spectrum of marketing and communication channels.

You'll lead a team of creative professionals including ACD's, Design Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers - providing mentorship, guidance and inspiration - championing a culture of creativity and collaboration.

The Creative Director embodies Marks' vision of can-do positivity, agility in approach, and belief in the power of co-creation - ensuring we deliver the best solution against each brief and ask. The Creative Director uses their strong judgement and analytical skills to drive the creative process from early concepts to final execution, delivering beyond client expectations.

You have a keen eye for design and sharp ear for tone of voice, matched only by your clever conceptual and strategic thinking. You are omni-channel to the core - as comfortable playing in social and digital as you are with retail programs, instore communications, traditional media and beyond. You set and maintain the quality bar for the creative product of the company at a level that is amongst the top tier within the industry.

You'll work closely with the Group Creative Director and other Creative Leads to improve and sharpen our processes and practices, assess and grow our talent and identify areas of business growth and opportunity. You'll also work and consult with teams across our entire Marks ecosystem, on an exciting range of clients and categories, including toys, food & beverage, beer, wine, spirits, technology, personal care, beauty, retail, and many more.

On any given day you might

  • Work with our agency partners to identify project needs and determine the approach and resources needed to deliver on the ask.
  • Work with, and guide, your creative team to develop creative ideas, campaign platforms and narratives.
  • Work closely with our Strategy team to identify trends, hone insights and illuminate areas for creative to play.
  • Act as the ultimate brand guardian for key clients and accounts.
  • Lead and create compelling presentations to frame up and sell our creative ideas, design approaches and capabilities.
  • Consult and collaborate with teams across our Marks ecosystem.
  • Meet with clients to discuss their needs, present creative solutions and understand how to help them better.
  • Partner with our internal and external productions partners (production artists, photographers, CGI, motion etc) to execute the creative vision.
  • Conduct creative reviews and internals to assess the work and make it stronger and better.
  • Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions.
  • Lead and participate in internal initiatives, such as training and information sessions, to help elevate and upscale our talent
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends and innovations - exploring ways to leverage AI tools to advance our work.

The ideal person

  • Lives and breathes omni-channel marketing & advertising communications - gets excited to talk shop and always learn
  • Has a strong creative vision and strategic thinking skills.
  • Has a broad range of experience leading creative across a spectrum of channels and touchpoints.
  • Loves leading, guiding and growing teams - fostering a positive climate of collaboration.
  • Is a champion of creativity and good ideas - challenging and encouraging their team to rise to the occasion.
  • Loves digging into problems and seeing beyond the "ask"
  • Is innately curious, has an insight into human behavior, and an instinct for popular culture and trends.
  • Embraces flexibility and agility and loves to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
  • Takes a consumer-first approach to today's ever complex path to purchase
  • Strong understanding of physical and digital channels and knows how to stretch ideas across the spectrum
  • Is embedded in the digital ecosystem, with an intuitive understanding of all its forms.
  • Is obsessed with improving processes, always looking for ways to sharpen and adapt.
  • Has an excitement for their discipline that is contagious - with compelling storytelling skills that captivate clients and internal partners alike
  • Is able to work across different groups, disciplines and projects to push work forward
  • Has experience with 360 shopper and trade marketing programs across a wide range of clients (including CPG, food / beverage, wine / spirits, electronics and toys)
  • You Bring

  • Degree or diploma in Graphic design / Advertising & Marketing, or related field
  • 10+ years with previous creative leadership experience
  • Well-rounded portfolio showcasing excellent understanding of campaign development in different communication spaces, mediums and approaches - including retail / trade marketing, digital and social, POS design, video content and more.
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
  • Fluency in design software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), Keynote and Microsoft Office.