Creative Lead

BMO•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$69,000 - CA$129,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Creative Lead within BMO Design, you sit at the intersection of creative excellence and technology innovation. You are responsible for shaping and executing best-in-class creative solutions while leading the adoption, integration, and evolution of new creative tools and platforms. This role blends creative strategy, hands-on execution, and operational leadership, driving both the quality of work and the way work gets done. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, partner with stakeholders across the bank, and champion new ways of working that elevate efficiency, scale, and impact.

Requirements

6+ years in creative, design, or advertising roles within an agency or in-house environment
Proven experience leading integrated campaigns and digital-first creative
Demonstrated success in both hands-on execution and team leadership
Strong concepting and storytelling abilities across channels
Deep understanding of brand systems and customer-centric design
Ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
Hands-on experience with modern creative tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI tools)
Strong interest and proven capability in adopting and scaling emerging technologies
Comfort working in evolving, ambiguous environments and driving change
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build trust with partners
Passion for mentoring and growing creative talent

Nice To Haves

Figma
Adobe Express
Celtra
Firefly
Copilot
emerging AI tools

Responsibilities

Own and guide the creative vision across campaigns, digital experiences, social, and integrated marketing initiatives
Translate strategic briefs into compelling, insight-driven creative concepts
Ensure all work aligns with BMO’s brand standards, tone, and customer-first approach
Act as a thought leader, elevating creative quality and channel best practices across teams
Lead the adoption and integration of creative technologies, including Figma, Adobe Express, Celtra, Firefly, Copilot, and emerging AI tools
Identify opportunities to improve speed, scale, and efficiency through automation, templates, and AI-assisted workflows
Establish best practices for AI-enabled creative development, ensuring quality, consistency, and brand integrity
Partner with Design Ops, Production, and Technology teams to embed tools into day-to-day workflows
Act as a hands-on practitioner, demonstrating how new tools can elevate output and unlock new creative possibilities
Stay ahead of industry trends and translate them into actionable innovation within BMO Design
Lead Tier 2 projects independently and support Tier 1 initiatives alongside Creative Directors
Oversee projects from concept through production, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Balance hands-on creative work with team leadership and project oversight
Drive scalable creative solutions for high-volume and always-on channels
Lead and mentor designers, writers, and production partners to deliver high-quality outputs
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
Partner closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Brand, UX, and Lines of Business
Interface directly with internal clients to ensure strategic alignment and strong relationships
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce production overhead
Support resourcing and team allocation in partnership with Creative Directors
Drive standardization through templates, design systems, and modular creative approaches
Champion data-informed creative optimization and continuous improvement