Job Description

Position Title:
Manager, Design Studio (Marketing & Communications) (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)
Status of Employment:
Permanent
Position Language Requirement:
French
Language Skills:
French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.



Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date:
2025-08-01 11:59 PM
This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.
Please note this is a permanent position.
Description
Reporting to the Director, Creation and Production, the Manager, Design Studio oversees creative operations in the graphic studio and supervises graphic and motion design personnel for Marketing & Communications.
You are responsible for ensuring consistency in the promotional and advertising designs developed by your team. In this capacity, you oversee both annual and daily operational planning in addition to managing and developing the designers and motion designers under your supervision.
You are the resource person for creative operations and management of the Creative and Brand Strategy graphic, digital (editorial) and motion design teams. You also devise strategies for delivering on objectives, working with other Radio-Canada divisions as needed to guarantee the feasibility and quality of the creative solutions proposed.
Key responsibilitiesPlan and optimize design team operations to meet business strategies and assess all required business needs to ensure feasibility. Lead and supervise multiple design teams throughout the creation and production stages of projects and initiatives. This includes developing unique visual environments tailored to digital and app platforms for internal digital editorial content. Additionally, oversee the visual treatment of all TV commercials and other video productions arising from marketing and communication strategies. Manage work teams and campaigns at the strategic level and keep engagement high by offering support, coaching and feedback. Contribute to performance management and the hiring process by proposing concrete actions and implementing development plans to improve performance. Mobilize and motivate the team to achieve corporate objectives while keeping allocated budgets on track. Lead by driving the design strategy to elevate the quality and innovation of creative solutions while staying attuned to prominent design and creative trends to deliver results. Prioritize project planning for the various teams, resolve creative bottlenecks and redirect projects as needed. Develop ongoing training for design teams and oversee the implementation of graphic standards across all channels and platforms, in collaboration with stakeholders. Manage the assigned budget.

We are looking for a candidate with the following:
QualificationsBachelor's degree in communications or marketing (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Five (5) to seven (7) years' relevant experience in the television and digital advertising creative and production industry, with an emphasis on design and motion design. Proven experience managing work teams.

SkillsProven digital advertising experience. Knowledge of the advertising environment, with specific expertise in promotional content and production/post-production processes. Ability to be self-reliant, proactive, efficient, dynamic and versatile. Positive leadership with the ability to influence and convey concepts clearly to creative teams. Excellent work planning, co-ordination and organization skills. Ability to manage priorities and handle multiple competing requests, sometimes under pressure. Ability to be thorough. Ability to communicate and build relationships with others and focus on customer service, action and rapid problem-solving. Solid command of spoken and written French. Proficient knowledge of Google Workspace and the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with Jira an asset.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows: Interview.
Given the nature of the position, all application materials submitted (resume and cover letter) should be in French.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.


CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.



You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Full time