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KOHO

A quickly scaling Fintech that helps Canadians gain control over their money with a no-fee spending and savings account.

Director, Creative

Art DirectorArt DirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2014H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Canada

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$200K - $240K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Director, Creative

KOHO

• Define and champion KOHO's multichannel creative vision across campaigns, product storytelling, content, events, and social and be accountable for business outcomes • Concept and create key pieces yourself when the work demands it, you are a "player/coach" • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary creative team, including art directors, designers, copywriters, and producers • Set the creative standard for all work, providing clear direction and feedback across both art direction and copy • Work with product marketing to translate briefs into powerful creative ideas • Oversee photo and video shoots alongside the Studios team and freelance production crews • Brief and manage freelance talent and agency partners during campaign surges • Help establish creative processes, review cadences, and quality standards as the department scales • Present concepts and creative work to senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction • Build the systems, processes, and review structures that enable high-quality creative output at scale • Oversee external agencies, freelancers, production partners, and photo/video shoots as needed • Set art direction and copy direction for campaigns, brand, web, product, video, events, and social

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience leading creative teams and organizations in ambitious, fast-paced environments with significant time at agencies or in-house teams that think like agencies
  • A portfolio that shows conceptual range across both copy and art direction; big ideas that work across mediums
  • Experience working across the marketing stack, with a solid understanding of the overall marketing department’s objectives (not just creative)
  • Ability to collaborate with product design to ensure consistency and design cohesiveness
  • Experience directing video and motion work, not just static and copy
  • Someone who is actively utilizing AI in their creative process today
  • Proven ability to direct and elevate writers, art directors and designers
  • Deep expertise across copywriting, advertising, campaigns, content, and production
  • Strong creative instincts with a portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence across multiple channels and mediums
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing talent, and creating environments where creatives can do their best work
  • Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to structure teams, allocate resources, and establish effective ways of working
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience directing video, motion, digital, and integrated campaign work
  • A strong point of view on culture, storytelling, and brand building

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation & equity
  • Generous vacation + Wellness days + Flex Days + holiday closure
  • Remote-first environment + coworking support + yearly all hands retreat
  • Access to coaching & growth programs
  • Parental top-up & leave policies
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development

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