Associate Creative Director

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Job Title: Associate Creative Director

Reports to: Senior Director of Marketing

Location: Remote - onsite once a month

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 yearly

Existing Vacancy: New Position

Who We Are:

Ampere is an award winning non-profit that activates opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and indigenous communities to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills. By partnering with communities, businesses, and technology creators, Ampere co-designs and delivers culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class STEAM programming across the country, using a play-based, hands-on approach. Founded in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Ampere applies a Lifecycle approach to ensure that its supporting learners at every age, and every stage of life. Ampere offers programming directly through Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Bathurst, New Brunswick, and in the Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, and works directly with community partners, social organizations, governmental funders and educational institutions from coast to coast. Through Ampere’s social enterprise model, 100% of all proceeds is used to create significant social impact in the communities it serves.

Why Join us?

• Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
• Wellness Perks –Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) will serve as a steward of our brand and a creative leader within the Marketing team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, the ACD will be responsible for shaping and maintaining the visual identity of our organization across all platforms. They will oversee the creation of marketing and communications materials, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and impact in alignment with our mission. This role will also supervise and mentor designers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

Brand Leadership

• Oversee and uphold the organization’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all channels and materials.
• Work with the Senior Director of Marketing to refine and evolve brand guidelines as the organization grows.
• Serve as the brand authority, reviewing and approving creative output on all marketing materials.

Creative Direction & Execution

• Oversee the development of visual assets for digital, print, and event marketing, including campaigns, publications, social media, signage, and promotional materials.
• Translate strategic objectives into compelling creative concepts that engage and inspire target audiences.
• Manage the creative process from concept through execution, balancing strategic direction with practical timelines and budgets.

Process & Workflow Improvement

• Streamline creative workflows by developing standardized processes, templates, and toolkits that empower internal teams to meet smaller design needs (e.g., customizable flyer templates).
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the creative function while maintaining brand consistency and quality.
• Evaluate and implement design tools, asset libraries, and systems that enable the marketing and program teams to collaborate more effectively.
• Ensure the designers are focused on high-impact, strategic creative projects by balancing in-house production with self-serve solutions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Directly supervise designers, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities for skill development.
• Collaborate with writers, marketers, and program staff to deliver integrated campaigns and content.
• Ensure that creative assets reflect the values of accessibility, inclusivity, and equity.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Work with internal teams to prioritize creative projects, balancing competing deadlines.
• Review and approve all major creative deliverables prior to Senior Director sign-off (for larger campaigns or major assets).
• Engage external vendors and freelancers as needed, ensuring quality and alignment with brand standards.

Attributes and Qualifications: Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.

• 6+ years of progressive experience in graphic design, creative direction, or brand management, ideally including nonprofit or mission-driven work.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand development, visual storytelling, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven leadership experience managing designers or creative teams.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite required; Figma or similar tools a plus).
• Experience in creative oversight for video production and podcasting an asset
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in design.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region. Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lindsay, ON K9V 3L8