Manager, Design and Creative

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Reporting to the Creative Director, Brand and Marketing Services COE, the Manager, Design & Creative will play a key role in leading our Canadian creative studio team. The Manager, Design & Creative will support and inspire a team of creative designers and writers as they produce transformational D2C creative assets, ensuring brand integrity and creative excellence on all deliverables from an aesthetic, tone, and personality perspective. Our preferred candidate will be familiar with all aspects of creative strategies and process, have proficiency with long-standing and newly emerging creative industry tools and possess the ability to interpret client needs and emotional drivers creatively, work within brand guidelines and deliver creative excellence, team wide. What will you do? Creative Management Act as a Creative Studio team point of contact for its members and the organization. Triage incoming work and ensure the right information is available to complete the task. Provide strategic input to marketing / product stakeholders and leaders on creative approach, supporting our partners in reaching desired outcomes. Provide workback schedules and budget breakdown for each project, as needed. Assist in brand reviews and approval of creative assets. Work with cross-functional teams, educating and familiarizing them with creative best practices regarding collaboration, conceptual ideation, production and timelines. Assist in the onboarding and/or briefing process of external vendors when outsourcing is required. Creative Leadership Lead a team of creative experts daily, including HR/Admin tasks and responsibilities. Foster a positive and productive work environment that encourages creativity, ideation, innovation, initiative, collaboration and forward-thinking among team members. Delegation, prioritization and briefing of studio project work. Lead by example on all aspects of creative, including concepts, production, time management and industry best practices. Continuous knowledge building and sharing. Contribute to the proper resource management for the team and the Creative studio as a whole. (FTEs and budget) Creative Production (as needed) Graphic design or copywriting mandates - depending on capacity. Attending and aiding video/photo shoots. Collaborate on the development of creative concepts for marketing initiatives. Work collaboratively with Creative Team members to deliver digital and web entities, social media assets, high-quality digital and print-ready deliverables for handoff. The Successful Candidate 7 years of proven and relevant design industry experience Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite staples (PSD, AI, XD, INDD) and FIGMA An emotionally intelligent leader who has been there and done that Enthusiastic learner of new digital and creative trends Organized, with time management skills Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong communicator with the ability to provide information clearly to colleagues and partners in both verbal and written form Driven to deliver solutions and execute projects to plan and on time Ability to produce unique creative concepts while taking into consideration budget, brand and timelines Innovative, creative and strategic thinker Ability to show initiative in order to engage, impact and influence stakeholders and decision-makers across the Sun Life organization Ability to lead or follow – without ego – interchangeably Why Sun Life Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture A collaborative and interactive team environment Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience Working together, sharing common values and encouraging growth & achievement The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com. At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Salary Range: 76,000/76 000 - 125,000/125 000 Job Category: Marketing Posting End Date: 10/11/2023 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers