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Creative Director in Montreal, QC

Creative Director Job Description

A Creative Director is a visionary leader who drives the artistic and strategic direction of an organization's brand, campaigns, and overall creative output. This pivotal role involves conceptualizing innovative ideas, overseeing their development from inception to execution, and ensuring all creative assets resonate with target audiences and achieve business objectives. They possess an exceptional eye for design, a deep understanding of branding principles, market trends, and a proven ability to inspire, mentor, and guide multidisciplinary creative teams. Candidates typically have 10+ years of progressive experience in creative roles, with a substantial portion in a leadership capacity, backed by a strong portfolio. A bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is generally required, with demonstrated experience shaping compelling narratives and visuals within the Canadian market considered a significant advantage.

Typical creative director duties:

Develop and execute the overarching creative strategy for projects, campaigns, and brand initiatives.Lead, mentor, and manage creative teams (designers, copywriters, content creators), fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.Oversee the conceptualization, design, and production of all creative assets across various media (digital, print, video, social).Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all communications and touchpoints.Collaborate closely with marketing, product, sales, and client teams to align creative vision with strategic goals.Review and approve final creative deliverables, ensuring high quality and impactful messaging.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes, particularly within the Canadian creative sector.

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Salary for Creative Director in Montreal, QC
130560 - 174420
Low
130560
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
152490
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
174420
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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