Graphic Design And Studio Manager

Reporting to the AVP of marketing, the Graphic Design and Studio Manager has a key role in service marketing. The candidate will be primarily responsible for directing the design and production of all promotional and new product campaigns. They will oversee the work of a team of 8 graphic designers and a few freelancers, so that the proposed achievements are coherent and respect the creative identity of each banner. They will also lead the development and documentation of graphic standards, in addition to collaborating in the artistic direction of certain creative projects with internal and external partners and creators, including photo shooting and video recording projects.

• Work with the strategy, marketing, and content teams to obtain the information necessary for the production of content, according to the briefings provided
• Assign projects according to the expertise of each staff member
• Manage workflows and ensure the deployment of efficient and transparent approval processes
• Make sure to respect the budgets allocated to the studio, for external consultants, or other suppliers
• Exercise artistic leadership with various stakeholders in the marketing department and other sectors as needed, including the teams; video and photo capture, e-commerce, and social media
• Provide artistic direction to projects, set goals and priorities, monitor activity, and ensure delivery on schedule
• Engage and negotiate contracts with consultants or external creative agencies
• Contribute to the development of new concepts for all banners, brief the team, ensuring the quality and respect of the creative briefings

Required Skills And Experience

• Dynamic and autonomous
• Knowledge of creation and execution chains
• Degree in graphic design
• Capable of managing multiple projects at once
• Effectively master common design software: Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, Motion, Final Cut Pro
• Understanding and mastery of project management software, planning, and approvals (ex: Asana, Proof HQ)
• 10 years of experience in creative project management and staff/studio management
• Experience in retail

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.