creative services director

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Business

Budgetary responsibility

• $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze market research data to improve business decisions or activities
• Assist in product development
• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Direct the development and maintenance of an organization’s Internet and intranet sites
• Direct the marketing strategies of establishments
• Direct the production of educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Direct the team on crucial information they should gather and research
• Evaluate an organization’s Internet presence
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Evaluate the marketing strategies used by establishments
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of written material for website content
• Review written material, such as reports, briefs, speeches, presentations and press releases
• Supervise staff
• Develop promotional materials
• Market business services
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that maintain media relations on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
• Direct and evaluate establishments and departments that publicize activities and events on behalf of businesses, governments and other organizations
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of firms and departments that develop and implement advertising campaigns to promote the sales of products and services
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Plan, develop and implement communication strategies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mac OS
• Presentation software
• Website creation and management software
• MS Windows
• Adobe Suite
• Google Drive
• MS Office
• WordPress

Area of work experience

• Project coordination
• Product development
• Technical service and/or marketing

Area of specialization

• Business services
• Communications
• Community campaign
• E-commerce
• Market research
• Marketing
• Public relations
• Brand management
• Digital media
• Strategy
• Graphic design

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Creativity
• Quick learner
• Accountability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Wellness program