VP, Group Director (contract)
Apply NowCompany: Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Company description
We're a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking-be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you're in the right place.
Overview
Do you live and breathe design, possess a strategic mind, and thrive on building teams and businesses? Leo Design is seeking a dynamic VP, Group Director to lead our Design practice for a 12-month contract position.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Shape the future of Design at Leo
Empower a world-class team
Fuel business growth
Be a client champion
Drive operational excellence
Qualifications
Additional information
Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.
We're a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking-be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you're in the right place.
Overview
Do you live and breathe design, possess a strategic mind, and thrive on building teams and businesses? Leo Design is seeking a dynamic VP, Group Director to lead our Design practice for a 12-month contract position.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Shape the future of Design at Leo
- Influence and continue to execute the vision for the design practice, and champion Leo Design as a thought leader in the industry.
- Encourage a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence across multidisciplinary teams within Leo and its network of agencies within the Groupe.
Empower a world-class team
- Mentor and inspire a diverse and multi-talented design team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
Fuel business growth
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue and expand Leo's design portfolio.
- Collaborate with other leaders within Leo and Publicis Groupe to create integrated offerings and explore cross-disciplinary opportunities.
Be a client champion
- Cultivate deep client relationships, serving as a trusted design advocate and advisor.
- Oversee senior client engagements and champion the power of design in solving business challenges.
- Seek opportunities to expand design commitments with existing clients to contribute to revenue growth.
Drive operational excellence
- Manage the financial health of the design practice, including budgeting, revenue forecasting, and team resource allocation.
- Ensure efficient processes and workflows across Design and Advertising within Leo to optimize how teams work together and ensure successful delivery of projects.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of proven leadership in business, design, branding, or a related field, with a track record of managing teams and delivering impactful solutions.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a talent for inspiring and empowering teams, leading with empathy, managing complex client relationships and driving growth.
- A strategic mindset combined with a passion for design and a deep understanding of the design and advertising landscape.
- Terrific communication and presentation skills - you can effectively engage with all clients, stakeholders, and teams across the agency and the network.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional information
Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.