Graphic Designer (Packaging + Branding) – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:09:17 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Temporary – Employee
  • Job #17835

About Us:
We’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer who excels in both branding and packaging design. This is for a food CPG client that is undergoing an exciting rebrand and needs to translate their new look & feel across multiple product lines. This role requires a deep understanding of CPG aesthetics, with the ability to balance creative innovation with strategic design principles. You’ll work across a variety of projects, from designing packaging that grabs attention on the shelf to building out our client’s new brand guidelines that reinforce their new brand identity across digital and print channels. This is a remote, 3+ month contract, approx. 20-30 hrs/week, with the high likelihood for an extension.Key Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualize and design innovative packaging for our client’s product lines, ensuring designs are visually impactful and in line with existing artwork and the new brand identity.
  • Refresh existing packaging designs and product manuals to align with the new brand identity and younger consumer trends.
  • Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to ensure packaging reflects brand values and appeals to target younger millennial consumers.
  • Develop the new brand guidelines to ensure adherence across projects. Their current mini brand guide will be provided.
  • Stay up-to-date on design trends, especially in the food CPG space, to ensure our client’s branding and packaging remain fresh and competitive.
  • Bring innovative ideas to packaging and branding that set our client’s products apart.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of graphic design experience in the food CPG space.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience with 3D mockup tools is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of the nuances of packaging production processes, including dielines, print specifications, and material options.
  • Exceptional design sense, with an eye for detail, typography, and colour.
  • Previous experience building out a brand guidelines document.
  • Ability to develop innovative designs that resonate with target consumers and align with brand goals.
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A designer with a passion for food and an understanding of the CPG landscape.
  • Someone who can think strategically about how packaging and branding influence consumer decisions.
  • A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing branding and packaging projects, especially for CPG products.

We look forward to hearing from you!

A graphic designer is needed for a temporary, remote position in Toronto, Ontario to work on branding and packaging design for a food CPG client undergoing a rebrand. The designer will be responsible for creating visually impactful packaging, refreshing existing designs, collaborating with teams, developing brand guidelines, and staying up-to-date on design trends. Qualifications include 5+ years of graphic design experience in the food CPG space, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of packaging production processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, be strategic in their design approach, and have a strong portfolio showcasing branding and packaging projects.

Graphic Designer (Digital + CPG) – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Temporary – Employee
  • Job #17834

Position Overview:
We’re seeking a Graphic Designer with CPG experience, who loves food and thrives on turning creative concepts into visually stunning designs. This role involves creating compelling assets for our CPG client’s digital platforms, collaborating on photoshoot strategies, and supporting the social media team with ready-to-use templates. If you have a flair for photo editing and motion graphics, even better! You’ll be an essential part of how our client visually represents their products, old and new, from the perfect cooking shot to mouthwatering design assets. This is a remote 3+ month contract, with approximately 20-30 hrs/week, though some weeks might require full-time bandwidth.Key Responsibilities:

  • Craft visually engaging assets for our client’s website, email campaigns, and product pages.
  • Develop on-brand designs that resonate with our client’s youthful demographic and highlight our client’s product offerings.
  • Work closely with the marketing, ecommerce, and creative teams to strategize the creative direction for upcoming photoshoots.
  • Contribute to creative direction by planning shots that showcase our client’s products in action, including cooking scenes, food styling, and lifestyle moments.
  • Create Canva templates that empower the social media team to share cohesive and impactful content across platforms.
  • Bring fresh ideas to the table for showcasing our products in unique and engaging ways.
  • Use Photoshop to retouch and manipulate images for various marketing needs, ensuring our client’s food photography looks as appetizing as possible.
  • Bonus: create small motion graphics or GIFs to enhance digital campaigns and social media content.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  • Experience in Canva for creating templates.
  • Strong eye for detail, colour, and composition.
  • Basic photo editing skills with a focus on food and product imagery.
  • Ability to collaborate on creative strategies and execute visual storytelling.
  • (Preferred) Experience with motion graphics or creating GIFs.
  • A creative thinker with a love for food and design.
  • Someone who can balance multiple projects in a fast-paced CPG environment.
  • A team player who thrives on collaboration and innovation.
  • An appreciation for food styling and photography trends is a big plus!

We look forward to hearing from you!

A company in Toronto is looking for a Graphic Designer with CPG experience to create visually stunning designs for a client’s digital platforms. The role involves working on photoshoot strategies, creating assets for websites and social media, and using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. The position is temporary, remote, and requires 20-30 hours per week. Skills in photo editing and motion graphics are a plus. The ideal candidate should have a strong eye for detail, creativity, and a love for food and design.

Program Manager – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:54:30 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Temporary – Employee
  • Job #17832

Position Overview:
We are seeking an organized and driven Project Manager to oversee and manage creative projects for a leading retail client. Based in their Toronto office, this is a 6+ month full-time contract, with the likelihood to extend to December 2025, working 2 days/week in the office. You will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and project deliverables to support the client’s goals across various channels including creative content, in-store marketing, advertising campaigns, and ecommerce. If you excel in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in retail-focused projects, we’d love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and implement project plans, ensuring all deliverables are met within the agreed timeframes and budgets.
  • Establish clear project objectives and communicate roles and responsibilities to all team members.
  • Monitor project progress and resolve any issues or roadblocks that may arise to keep the project on track.
  • Act as the main point of contact for the retail client, providing regular updates and maintaining strong communication throughout each project phase.
  • Work closely with client stakeholders to understand their vision and ensure alignment on project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including creative, marketing, and digital, to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to client expectations.
  • Manage vendor relationships, coordinating with third parties to deliver any required services or materials on time.
  • Prepare project budgets, monitor expenses, and report on variances, ensuring projects remain financially efficient.
  • Track and manage timelines for multiple projects, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing client needs.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans to address them proactively.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, anticipating challenges and finding solutions that maintain project integrity.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the retail or agency environment.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple, complex projects from start to finish.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project).
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a focus on detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team management.
  • A proactive problem-solver with a client-focused approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with Wrike is an asset.

We look forward to hearing from you!

A leading retail client in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Project Manager for a 6+ month full-time contract with the potential to extend. The role involves overseeing creative projects, managing timelines and budgets, and collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in project management tools. Familiarity with Wrike is an asset.

Bilingual Project Coordinator – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:11:21 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Temporary – Employee
  • Job #17780

Our design agency client is looking for a bilingual Project Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in managing integrated communication projects, including annual reports, sustainability reports, websites, brochures, and marketing collateral. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This 6 month contract is a hybrid role that includes two in-office days in downtown Toronto.Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and work-back plans.
  • Coordinate print and digital projects, ensuring quality control and version tracking.
  • Communicate deadlines and updates with team members, clients, and suppliers.
  • Oversee creative production processes to ensure seamless project delivery.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in design or production.
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, project management tools (e.g., Teamwork), Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and collaboration platforms (Slack, Teams).
  • Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Experience with quality control, proofing, and ensuring edits are accurately implemented.
  • Solid understanding of creative production workflows.

A design agency in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a bilingual Project Coordinator for a temporary position. The role involves managing communication projects such as reports, websites, and marketing collateral, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, coordinating print and digital projects, and overseeing creative production processes. Qualifications include 2+ years of project management experience, proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and project management tools, strong communication skills, and experience with quality control and creative production workflows.

Senior Designer – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:15:06 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto , Ontario
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #17820

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our client in the people tech space.We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and connecting the brand’s design and visual identity to their target audience. This is a pivotal role where you will lead the charge in crafting and executing a refreshed brand vision that brings their corporate and employer brand to life across all channels.As the sole designer on the team, you will be a thinker and a doer-a trusted advisor who collaborates across departments to drive consistency, creativity, and innovation in all visual touchpoints. You will partner closely with Marketing and other key stakeholders to carry the brand vision forward and ensure that design aligns with the broader strategic goals.This role offers the opportunity to redefine our brand, build out brand guidelines, and lead creative initiatives that will have a lasting impact both internally and externally.Key Responsibilities:Brand Development:

  • Lead the evolution of our visual identity, creating a polished and professional brand presence that resonates with our target audiences.
  • Partner with leadership to craft and execute brand guidelines, ensuring a cohesive omnichannel experience.
  • Serve as a steward of the brand, ensuring consistency across all internal and external touchpoints.

Design Expertise:

  • Oversee and execute design for digital (70%) and print (30%) channels, including website design, CRO initiatives, video, imagery, trade show booths, and print ads.
  • Test and iterate on creative concepts to ensure effectiveness and alignment with brand strategy.
  • Execute an impactful and professional B2B design aesthetic marrying innovation with strategic priorities.
  • Contribute to long-term brand visioning and rejuvenation efforts, aligning design initiatives with the company’s goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Act as a creative partner to key departments, ensuring synergies between product, marketing, and corporate initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product marketing, demand generation, content, sales, and HR teams to produce high-quality creative assets.

The Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in design, with a track record of leading and executing brand initiatives.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both digital and print design, with an emphasis on tech and/or B2B brands.
  • Mastery of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of visual identity systems, brand strategy, and user-centric design principles.
  • Experience with website design projects.
  • A thinker and a doer who is equally comfortable setting a vision and rolling up their sleeves to execute.
  • Strategic and collaborative, with a passion for elevating brands and driving innovation.
  • Curious, passionate, empathic designer who loves connecting design with people.

This role offers great base salary, benefits, vacation, annual increases and performance reviews and much more!This is a unique opportunity to be the creative force behind a transformative brand that is scaling. You’ll work with a team of passionate individuals who are excited to breathe new life into the market and the company. As the first and only designer in this role, you’ll have the autonomy to shape the design function and leave your mark on a growing organization with an exceptional people-first culture.Apply today with your portfolio and resume.

A company in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Senior Designer to lead brand development and design initiatives in the people tech space. The role involves creating a cohesive visual identity across all channels, collaborating with key departments, and executing design for digital and print materials. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of design experience, expertise in tech and B2B brands, and a strong understanding of visual identity systems. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to shape the design function within the organization. Applicants should submit their portfolio and resume for consideration.

Strategist – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:12:08 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Rise
  • Job #17816

We are working with one of Toronto’s hottest social/content agencies on a search for a new Strategist! As a pivotal member of the strategic performance department and internal client teams, this person will be responsible for shaping and executing robust strategies that drive measurable success for their clients across social media and content. You will own the health and performance of multiple accounts, helping their clients’ brands to achieve KPIs and evolve into best-in-class, social-first entities.Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Drive the development and execution of data-driven, social first strategies that deliver measurable results across campaigns
  • Client Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting comprehensive strategies, performance insights, and actionable recommendations to help enhance campaign effectiveness
  • Content Strategy & Oversight: Work cross-functionally with teams across creative and analytics, overseeing the development of social content strategies and ensuring alignment with brand objectives
  • Community Management: Provide strategic direction to the Community Managers on engagement tactics; brand messaging, comments, DMs, outbound communication
  • Performance Monitoring: Lead the tracking and analytics of social media metrics, working closely with the data and analytics team
  • Trend Spotting: Being a true social expert, always staying on top of trends and cultural shifts to inform strategy
  • Team Mentorship: Mentor junior team members and community managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous learning
  • Client Growth: Identify opportunities for clients to expand their initiatives, improve performance and explore new strategic avenues to drive growth and strengthen partnerships

Qualifications:

  • Strong communicator, the ability to present strategies to clients clearly and with intent
  • A natural storyteller
  • 4+ years of experience in paid social and strategy
  • Deep understanding of social media, creative operations and client management
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities, able to grow into a leadership role
  • Passionate about digital marketing and staying current with social media trends
  • Analytics mindset and the ability to use data to drive strategy

Apply now for consideration!

A social/content agency in Toronto is seeking a new Strategist to develop and execute data-driven, social-first strategies for clients across social media and content. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, client management, content strategy, community management, performance monitoring, trend spotting, team mentorship, and client growth. Qualifications include strong communication skills, storytelling abilities, 4+ years of experience in paid social and strategy, understanding of social media and client management, leadership capabilities, passion for digital marketing, and an analytics mindset. Apply now for consideration.

Executive Creative Director – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:34:54 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Rise
  • Job #17788

Creative Niche has partnered exclusively with a growing Canadian agency, specializing within Marketing, PR and Social Impact. We are looking for an Executive Creative Director to help elevate and lead their creative vision. This is a high profile role, where you will oversee all creative direction, leading a talented team of over 30 creatives. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, executing, and driving innovative creative strategies that help to position the agency as a leader.As the ECD, you will play a key role in client development and business growth by spearheading pitches, managing projects, and ensuring the delivery of award-winning work that helps to set industry benchmarks. You will inspire, motivate and foster an environment where creative talent thrives, and where collaboration across teams is paramount.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Creative Leadership & StrategyDevelop and communicate a clear, compelling creative vision that aligns with client objectives and business goalsDrive creative direction across all platforms and mediums, including advertising, PR, social media, digital, OOH, websites and moreOversee the quality and consistency of all creative deliverablesStay ahead of trends in creative technologies and methodologies, and incorporate approaches to keep the agency’s work fresh and relevantTeam Leadership & GrowthLead, mentor, and develop a diverse and dynamic creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellenceManage hiring and talent development efforts to ensure the team has the skills and resources neededWork closely with account management, strategy, and production teams to ensure seamless execution of creative ideas and client deliverablesClient Management & Business DevelopmentLead new business development efforts by conceptualizing and presenting creative ideas to prospective clients.Own the pitch process, from strategy through presentation, and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders and decision makersCultivate strong, trusted relationships with CMOs, senior leaders, and key client contacts, acting as a strategic advisor and guiding them through the creative processPrioritize social impact and purpose-driven initiatives, ensuring that their creative work not only delivers business results but also has a positive, lasting influence on communities and societyKEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEExtensive creative leadership experience; 10+ years in creative leadership roles with a track record of success managing large creative teams (20+ people)A portfolio showcasing creative excellence and award winning campaigns and projectsProven ability to lead new business pitches, sell ideas to high-level executives, and develop long-term relationships with clientsBackground in either Copywriting or Art DirectionStrong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas simply and persuasively in boardrooms and client meetingsA motivating and empathetic leader who can unite and elevate teams, driving creativity and fostering collaboration

Creative Niche is partnering with a Canadian agency in Toronto, Ontario to find an Executive Creative Director. This role involves overseeing all creative direction, leading a team of over 30 creatives, and driving innovative strategies to position the agency as a leader in marketing, PR, and social impact. The ECD will also play a key role in client development and business growth, overseeing pitches and ensuring the delivery of award-winning work. Key responsibilities include developing a creative vision, leading and growing the creative team, and managing client relationships and business development efforts. Qualifications include extensive creative leadership experience, a portfolio of award-winning campaigns, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a motivating and empathetic leader who can unite teams and drive creativity.

Sr. Medical Writer – CreativeNiche – Toronto, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:01:12 GMT

Job description:

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Type: Rise
  • Job #17787

Creative Niche is partnering exclusively with a dynamic, fast-growing Canadian agency at the forefront of Marketing, PR, Social Impact, and Healthcare. This is your chance to join a team that’s making waves and driving meaningful change across industries.We are looking for a Senior Medical Copywriter to add to their talented healthcare team. This person will partner closely with the SVP, Healthcare Strategy on Pharmaceutical and Healthcare accounts, to translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging, and PAAB-compliant communications. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and creative innovation to produce scientifically accurate and impactful content across various mediums.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary writer for Pharma projects, crafting clear, compelling, and compliant communications primarily for HCP campaigns/initiatives, some DTC.Present ideas persuasively with strong insights and rationale.Translate complex scientific concepts into creative and impactful messaging.Collaborate with the SVP Strategy on research to inform client strategies.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including creative, production, editorial, development, strategySupport new business development through proposal creation, pitch decks, and client meetings.Qualifications:6+ years of medical copywriting experience, ideally within an agency.Strong multitasking skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.Science/medical degree or equivalent experience.Proven ability to create PAAB-compliant and boundary-pushing content.Expertise in ideation and development across digital, print, video, and other mediums.Passion for the health and pharma industry with exceptional critical thinking and writing skills.Knowledge of multiple myeloma, gene therapies, oncology, rare diseases, or sickle cell diseases.In-depth understanding of PAAB and Canadian pharma regulations.Familiarity with PR communications, including media strategies, journalist relationships, and writing for news outlets.

Creative Niche is seeking a Senior Medical Copywriter for a Canadian agency based in Toronto. The role involves creating engaging and compliant content for Pharmaceutical and Healthcare accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in medical copywriting, be knowledgeable of PAAB regulations, and have a passion for the health and pharma industry. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and experience with PR communications is also required.

Client Success Manager – CreativeNiche – Vaughan, ON

Company: CreativeNiche

Location: Vaughan, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:18:50 GMT

Job description: with one of Canada’s fastest growing Digital Marketing Agencies. We are looking for a Client Success Manager with Google Ads experience… within a digital marketing environment; previous agency experience is a plus Strong knowledge or previous experience working…