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RegularAgropur Cooperative is seeking a Manager, Communication and Design Projects to lead the creative direction and manage the activities of the Design and Project Management team on a global scale. This role is essential for staying on top of design trends, proposing innovative ideas, and executing digital strategies across Agropur’s marketing and communication platforms.
The manager will oversee project workloads and support the professional development of the Design and Project Management team. Special attention will be given to managing corporate projects such as the annual report, ESG report, other relevant reports, and the ongoing evolution of Agropur’s website.
This role will actively contribute to the establishment of a design center of excellence, aimed at structuring, enhancing, and evolving creative practices within the organization, while ensuring brand consistency and excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design of corporate, communication, or creative projects on a global scale.
- Manage the Design and Project Management team, including task delegation.
- Ensure quality control of all projects under their supervision.
- Develop and govern communication tools within the broader communications team.
- Manage the communications team’s project management system.
- Ensure compliance with brand identity standards and enhance the brand usage guide.
- Manage and publish digital content.
- Oversee the company’s trademark assets and URLs.
- Manage creative and digital vendors.
- Maintain and continuously update the existing creative library for all communication products.
- Maximize the effectiveness of digital strategies in collaboration with internal partners.
- Manage corporate communication projects, including the annual and ESG reports.
- Collaborate with internal partners to create content tailored to various channels.
- Advise internal teams with strategic recommendations in digital and design.
- Execute digital projects such as website redesigns, from concept to implementation.
- Mentor and coach team members, ensuring their professional development and succession planning.
- Integrate AI tools to optimize graphic creation and explore innovative solutions to enhance deliverables.
- Conduct strategic monitoring of technological tools and best practices in design, communication, and digital to recommend relevant solutions for all products under their responsibility.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, graphic design, marketing, or communications.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in managing creative and digital projects.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of digital communication.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization, and foster a positive and engaging work environment.
- Strategic leadership, team spirit, and change management capabilities.
- Autonomy, organizational skills, and adaptability in a transforming organization.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and knowledge of SharePoint.
- Knowledge or experience with AI tools applied to graphic design (e.g., image generation, task automation, assisted design tools).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) is an asset.
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.