Communications Creative Assistant Manager

Job Responsibility: Welcome Home! We're more than Canada's largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we're part of communities across the nation. Shaping Home Hardware's Story As the Communications Creative Assistant Manager, you will lead the corporate communications creative program to ensure our digital communications and key initiatives are executed creatively and effectively. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing Home's reputation through effective video and design communications and integrated storytelling. Led by the Communications Manager, this opportunity will suit someone with a high level of initiative and organization, and an eye for video and design. Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here's how:

• Provide leadership, motivation, guidance and support to the graphic design and video production process to ensure optimal creative output, productivity, and workflow of the team.
• Supervise and support the development of high-quality internal videos that involve the integration of video, audio and motion graphic animations while staying on brand.
• Champion new and innovate ways of communicating key corporate messages to our Dealers and internal Team Members (promote professional development opportunities with the creative team to encourage and motivate them to further elevate video and design elements).
• Protect and enhance Home's reputation through effective video/design communications and integrated storytelling.
• Oversee and support conceptualization of eye-catching graphics for traditional and digital mediums. Support the production of live and virtual events from script/speech development to final video product. Oversee and develop the workback and production schedules (including film dates and studio booking), while meeting budgets and deadlines.
• When required, work closely with external partners for the development and execution of large-scale virtual events.
• Oversee the approval flow of video and design communications by sharing with appropriate stakeholders and ensure all feedback is received and incorporated into the final product.
• Contribute and provide support as required for various campaigns and special projects.

We're looking for:

• College diploma in Graphic Design or Video Production.
• Three to five years experience in the design, creation, and coordination of written and digital corporate communications.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat for print mediums as well as a solid understanding of Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro for video and motion graphic content.
• Experience with DSLR equipment and sound working knowledge of lighting, video, editing and audio principles for capturing high-quality video footage.
• Understanding of colour correction (scopes & vectors), greenscreen production and voiceover talent.
• Exceptional visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and react to changing situations.
• Ability to organize and work under strict time and production deadlines while producing quality deliverables.
• Ability to work additional or varied hours as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we'll make you feel at Home Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it's like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future. Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home. #HP