Marketing and Creative Specialist

<p><strong>Marketing and Creative Specialist</strong></p><p>Location: Toronto, ON (In-Office, Monday–Friday)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a leading player in the Out-of-Home Media Industry, is looking for a <strong>Marketing and Creative Specialist </strong>with strong marketing agency experience — someone who knows how to turn big ideas into even bigger impact.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing high-profile media campaigns to life, creating the visuals, motion graphics, and presentations that help leading brands see the power of our network.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about designing ads for brands. It’s about designing the story that wins their business. If you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where deadlines move and collaboration is everything, this is where you’ll shine.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design to Sell</strong> – Create polished sales decks, case studies, and marketing materials that make advertisers take notice.</li><li><strong>Bring Campaigns to Life</strong> – Use <strong>Adobe After Effects</strong> to develop motion graphics, sizzle reels, and immersive mock-ups that showcase our media assets in action.</li><li><strong>Visualize the Data</strong> – Turn audience research, campaign analytics, and performance metrics into compelling visual stories that support sales strategies.</li><li><strong>Elevate the Brand</strong> – Support event marketing, trade show activations, and social content that keeps us top of mind with agencies and decision-makers.</li><li><strong>Collaborate to Win</strong> – Partner closely with sales, research, and media teams to deliver visually striking, strategy-backed creative.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of marketing and design experience, with strong experience in<strong> a marketing or advertising agency</strong> environment.</li><li>Expert-level proficiency in <strong>Adobe Creative Suite</strong>, especially <strong>After Effects</strong>, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.</li><li>Advanced presentation design skills in <strong>PowerPoint</strong>, <strong>Keynote</strong>, or <strong>Google Slides</strong>.</li><li>Experience leveraging <strong>research, analytics, and audience data</strong> to build persuasive marketing content.</li><li>A strong portfolio demonstrating campaign concepting, data storytelling, and motion design.</li><li>The ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p><ul><li>You bring the agility and polish of an agency professional—anticipating needs, adapting quickly, and delivering above expectations.</li><li>You transform data and specs into visuals that sell the vision and close the deal.</li><li>You thrive in collaboration, balancing creative flair with commercial strategy.</li><li>You consistently deliver flawless, on-brand materials ready for client and executive presentations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Points</strong></p><ul><li>Experience creating Out-of-Home mock-ups or working with large-format imagery.</li><li>Familiarity with audience targeting, OOH measurement, or media planning.</li><li>Experience managing third-party vendors, printers, or production partners.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll work at the intersection of creativity, data, and strategy—helping top brands make their mark across Canada’s most iconic media spaces.</li><li>Your work will literally shape how brands show up in the real world.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and a creative team that values initiative, innovation, and big ideas.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Creative Assignment:</strong></p><p>Please note that later stages of this recruitment process will include a take home creative assignment that will take 4-5 hours to complete.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Type: </strong></p><p>Full-time in office 5 days a week in downtown Toronto</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Dental care</li><li>Extended health care</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>RRSP match</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p>Please submit your resume and portfolio, showcasing your After Effects expertise, data-driven storytelling, and marketing agency experience. Applications without strong After Effects samples will not be considered.</p>

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