Creative Director – eCommerce

AlgaeCal Inc.

. Set the visual standard for AlgaeCal across campaigns, launches, websites, advertisements, and brand assets .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary creative teams and setting clear creative direction while leveraging performance data to enhance advertising effectiveness. Proficient in managing complex creative initiatives and improving workflows, with a strong understanding of e-commerce and audience engagement.

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Creative DirectionTeam LeadershipE-Commerce StrategyCreative Process ImprovementAI Utilization in Design

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Hard Skills

Design LeadershipCreative Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Data AnalysisBrand Identity ManagementIntegrated Campaign ManagementProduct Launch ExperienceCreative Brief ImprovementWorkflow OptimizationAudience PositioningConversion Rate Optimization

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersPresentation SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Design ToolsAI for DesignCreative SoftwarePerformance Analytics ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Creative InitiativesBrand EvolutionMultidisciplinary TeamsPaid MediaDesign Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the visual standard for AlgaeCal across campaigns, launches, websites, advertisements, and brand assets
Lead, develop, and provide creative direction to designers and creative specialists
Protect and evolve the AlgaeCal brand identity
Improve creative briefs, feedback processes, approvals, and workflows
Use performance data to improve advertising creative and conversion results
Identify skill gaps, plan future hires, develop career paths, and allocate team resources
Help designers use AI for ideation, production, and workflow improvements while preserving originality and judgment
Monitor design trends, tools, formats, and technology
Present creative ideas to senior leadership and align stakeholders
Submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link through the application process

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years in design or creative
7+ years leading creative teams
Proven track record leading multidisciplinary creative teams, including designers, editors, media producers, and copywriters
Ability to set creative direction and develop clear creative strategies
Strong commercial instincts and understanding of audiences, positioning, funnels, paid media, conversion, and e-commerce
Experience leading large, complex creative initiatives, including product launches, integrated campaigns, brand evolutions, and new markets
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, present ideas, explain creative rationale, answer questions, and gain alignment
Experience hiring, developing, and resourcing creative teams
Ability to improve creative processes and resolve issues involving approvals, briefs, revisions, and ownership
Smart approach to AI and emerging technology
Humble, hungry to learn, and people smart
Resume, cover letter, and portfolio link required; cover letter and resume must be submitted as one document

Benefits

Comp & perks

A generous healthcare package
Monthly team events and activities
Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
Weekly team lunches
Casual dress code
Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain
Professional Development: opportunity to attend professional development conferences or workshops, with fees, accommodation, travel, meals, and related materials or resources covered
Prompt response during the hiring process