Artistic Director
Requisition ID: 186308
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Creative Marketing
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Location: Sobeys Innovation Hub, Tahoe Office
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Responsible for overseeing the visual aspects of creative projects, ensuring that designs align with the brand’s vision and objectives. This role involves managing design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with other creative professionals, and maintaining high standards of visual quality and consistency across all media.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
- Translate creative briefs into compelling and effective visual designs, in collaboration with Copywriters when needed.
- Lead the design process, including conceptualization, layout, and final production. Ensure that all visual materials are aesthetically pleasing, on-brand, and meet quality standards.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, coordinating with other departments to ensure timely and successful delivery. Oversee the production process, including print and digital outputs.
- Mentor and guide junior designers and other team members. Provide constructive feedback and support to help them develop their skills and achieve project goals.
- Work closely with copywriters, photographers, and other creatives to integrate design elements with content. Ensure cohesive and effective visual communication across all project components.
- Review and approve design drafts, final layouts, and other visual materials. Ensure that all work adheres to brand standards and project requirements.
- Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies. Incorporate new ideas and best practices into design work to maintain a fresh and innovative approach.
- Collaborate with the Creative Director and other team members to develop visual concepts that align with project goals and brand guidelines
What you have to offer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. Or Advanced degrees or certifications in creative leadership are a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in a design role, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory position. Proven experience in managing design projects and teams.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality design work, including digital, print, and multimedia projects in the food and retail industries.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with other design tools and technologies. Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design. Experience with AI is a plus..
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At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.