Executive Creative Director, Retail

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

At Loblaw Agency, we expertly translate our customers' needs into real, engaging work that speaks to Canadians and drives brand love. Join our growing team and come dream up original creative for some of Canada's most loved and trusted brands

We are looking for an Executive Creative Director (ECD) to join our team to support both our Brands and Control Brands' marketing initiatives. As an Executive Creative Director, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the creative vision and strategy of an organization. This individual will lead and manage a team of creative professionals across various disciplines, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional and impactful creative work. The Executive Creative Director plays a pivotal role in elevating the brand's image, enhancing customer experiences, and driving business growth through creative excellence.

The Executive Creative Director, Control Brands will report directly to the VP, Loblaw Agency and oversee a team of creatives who support the Retail Banner portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Set and communicate the overall creative direction, vision, and strategy for the organization
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a consistent and compelling brand identity across all communication channels
• Lead the creation of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring all creative elements are cohesive and effective in engaging target audiences
• Leading and inspire a team of creative professionals execute best-in-class brand experiences across a diverse range of brands and channels
• Provide guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development within the creative team
• Foster an environment of innovation and experimentation to drive the evolution of creative concepts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and merchandising to align creative efforts with overall business objectives
• Collaborate with clients, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and incorporate insights into creative strategies
• Utilizing previous campaign results to evolve subsequent campaigns
• Be the voice of the customer and a championing for innovative brand experiences
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation

What you'll need:

• 10-15+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of creative leadership and management experience (agency experience preferred)
• Proven ability in leading large teams through an agile process of investigation, ideation and implementation
• Strong leadership experience in managing and mentoring teams across diverse projects
• Understanding of brand management, customer experience methodology, marketing,
• Effective time management skills
• Extensive experience in both online and offline marketing
• Understanding financials and ability to manage a budget
• Candidates should have an award-winning portfolio
• Exceptional verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor's Degree—preferably in Advertising, Design, English, Communications, or a similar discipline

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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