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KOHO

Head of Creative

RemoteCanada only
Published
Role
Marketing
Experience
C-Level
Employment
Full-time
CAD 180k–CAD 300k/yr
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No BS summary

KOHO is seeking a Head of Creative with 15+ years of experience leading creative teams, ideally in agency or agency-like in-house environments. This role requires a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual range in both copy and art direction, experience across the marketing stack, and the ability to direct video and motion work. The ideal candidate actively utilizes AI in their creative process and can lead multidisciplinary teams.

Core skills

Creative DirectionCopywritingArt Direction

What you'll do

  • Define and champion KOHO's multichannel creative vision across campaigns, product storytelling, content, events, and social and be accountable for business outcomes
  • Concept and create key pieces yourself when the work demands it, you are a “player/coach”
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary creative team, including art directors, designers, copywriters, and producers
  • Set the creative standard for all work, providing clear direction and feedback across both art direction and copy
  • Work with product marketing to translate briefs into powerful creative ideas
  • Oversee photo and video shoots alongside the Studios team and freelance production crews
  • Brief and manage freelance talent and agency partners during campaign surges
  • Help establish creative processes, review cadences, and quality standards as the department scales
  • Present concepts and creative work to senior stakeholders with clarity and conviction
  • Build the systems, processes, and review structures that enable high-quality creative output at scale
  • Oversee external agencies, freelancers, production partners, and photo/video shoots as needed
  • Set art direction and copy direction for campaigns, brand, web, product, video, events, and social

What they require

  • 15+ years of experience leading creative teams and organizations in ambitious, fast-paced environments with significant time at agencies or in-house teams that think like agencies
  • A portfolio that shows conceptual range across both copy and art direction; big ideas that work across mediums
  • Experience working across the marketing stack, with a solid understanding of the overall marketing department’s objectives (not just creative).
  • Ability to collaborate with product design to ensure consistency and design cohesiveness
  • Experience directing video and motion work, not just static and copy
  • Someone who is actively utilizing AI in their creative process today
  • Proven ability to direct and elevate writers, art directors and designers
  • Deep expertise across copywriting, advertising, campaigns, content, and production
  • Strong creative instincts with a portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence across multiple channels and mediums
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing talent, and creating environments where creatives can do their best work
  • Strong organizational and operational skills, with the ability to structure teams, allocate resources, and establish effective ways of working
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience directing video, motion, digital, and integrated campaign work
  • A strong point of view on culture, storytelling, and brand building

Benefits

  • We prioritize work-life integration, not just work-life balance.
  • Asynchronous collaboration
  • Flexible hours
  • Remote-first setup built around autonomy and high trust.
  • Committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone.

KOHO is on a mission to make financial services better for every Canadian, offering financial products designed to help users spend smart, save more, and build wealth.

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CAD 180k–CAD 300k/yr