Creative Lead

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Summit Search Group is proud to partner with CANTERRA SEEDS in the recruitment of a Creative Lead (Graphic Design & Brand), a key role supporting two growing and respected agricultural brands across Western Canada.

At CANTERRA SEEDS, we believe in growing connection — one field at a time. For nearly 30 years, we have partnered with plant breeders, seed growers, and farmers to deliver high-performing seed solutions backed by trusted relationships. With the addition of Alliance Seed, our portfolio is expanding — creating new opportunities to strengthen, evolve, and elevate two established brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded, hands-on creative professional who thrives on ownership, variety, and seeing ideas come to life across multiple channels.

The Role:

As Creative Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and elevating the CANTERRA SEEDS and Alliance Seed brands across every touchpoint.

This role combines creative strategy and execution. You will lead major brand initiatives, oversee multi-channel campaigns, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a designer who is adaptable, proactive, and motivated by delivering work that supports both commercial growth and brand integrity.

Responsibilities:

Brand & Campaign Development

Lead the creative development and execution of major brand assets, including product guides, financial reports, direct mail, and presentations
Develop and produce annual mass media campaigns across print and digital platforms
Maintain strong brand consistency across all assets and communications

Digital & Content Execution

Execute website updates, including visual assets and product entries
Create and oversee social media content for both brands
Design and distribute newsletters and email campaigns
Support photography, videography, and video editing projects

Events & Industry Presence

Design event collateral, signage, and promotional materials
Support event coordination, including tradeshow logistics and on-site assistance
Maintain and organize the company’s photo and video library

Collaboration & Project Management

Work closely with internal teams, vendors, and external creative partners
Manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Contribute ideas and creative direction across campaigns and initiatives

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Creative Communications, or related field, or 5+ years equivalent professional experience
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and branding principles
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Assets

Knowledge of Western Canadian agriculture
Experience with CMS platforms, HubSpot, and social media management tools
Video editing experience (Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush)
Photography, motion graphics, or animation skills

At CANTERRA SEEDS, we take pride in how our work shows up — in the field, online, and everywhere in between. This is an opportunity to help shape two respected agricultural brands while working in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please contact Gail Eckert at Summit Search Group: gail.eckert@summitsearchgroup.com

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