Creative Lead
Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Job Title: Creative Lead
Location: Primarily onsite (just outside Montreal, transit accessible)
Salary Range: $90,000–$110,000
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a Creative Lead to own and elevate all visual expression across a design-led, lifestyle-driven brand. This is a highly creative, hands-on leadership role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, multifaceted environment and is excited to push boundaries in a category that blends design, fashion, architecture, and lifestyle.
This role goes far beyond traditional creative execution. You will help define and evolve the brand’s visual language, lead high-end creative productions, and guide a small team of designers while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners. If you are an innovator who enjoys setting trends rather than following them, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and define the overall creative and visual direction across all brand touchpoints
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Own art direction at scale, including photography, visual assets, and experiential design
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Conceptualize and deliver a wide range of creative work, including catalogues, digital experiences, events, retail or showroom environments, and branded merchandise
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Direct and oversee high-volume lifestyle photo shoots (approximately 18–20 per year), including pre-production, on-set direction, and post-production review. A bit of travel in Canada and US is required
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Collaborate closely with photographers, creative partners, designers, and project managers to bring concepts to life
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Lead and mentor a lean design team, fostering growth, collaboration, and creative excellence
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Ensure visual consistency and high standards across both customer-facing and internal communications
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Balance creativity with pragmatism by listening to leadership and key stakeholders while advocating for strong creative outcomes
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Manage multiple concurrent projects, shifting priorities fluidly while maintaining quality and momentum
Creative Expectations
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Strong eye for fashion, editorial design, architecture, interiors, and lifestyle aesthetics
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Deep experience with lifestyle-driven photography, with an emphasis on storytelling over product-only visuals
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Ability to confidently communicate creative vision and provide clear direction to photographers and creative partners
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Comfortable working across diverse formats — from digital and print to environments and events
What We’re Looking For
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7+ years of experience in a creative leadership, art direction, or senior design role
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Proven ability to lead creative direction while remaining hands-on
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Experience managing and mentoring designers
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Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
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High level of grit, resilience, and adaptability — curiosity and drive matter as much as raw talent
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Ability to absorb and navigate multiple brands, projects, and creative priorities simultaneously
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Comfortable working in a small-to-medium-sized company where versatility is essential
Work Environment & Culture
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Primarily onsite role located just outside Montreal, easily accessible by public transit
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Collaborative, tight-knit creative and marketing teams
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Design-forward culture that values innovation, experimentation, and long-term growth
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Opportunity to shape the creative future of a brand that prioritizes quality, aesthetics, and originality
If you’re a multifaceted creative leader who loves building beautiful things, setting trends, and guiding others to do their best work, we’d love to hear from you.