Directing and creating outstanding work with exceptional creative taste and multidisciplinary capabilities is the core of this creative leadership role. You will help establish and elevate Aurelius's creative identity, translating complex healthcare strategies and narratives into memorable, high-quality creative experiences. You will develop original concepts, establish creative directions, personally execute creative work, direct specialists, and take ownership of the creative quality of projects from conception through delivery.
Responsibilities
Translate approved strategic and narrative foundations into compelling creative concepts and directions
Develop distinctive visual languages, creative treatments, storytelling approaches, and communication experiences tailored to each engagement
Lead ideation and concept development across branding, institutional communications, campaigns, film, digital experiences, and multimedia projects
Build creative concepts that are strategically relevant, emotionally resonant, visually sophisticated, and original
Present and articulate creative directions confidently, explaining the thinking, artistic choices, and intended audience experience
Establish strong creative foundations that guide production across multiple formats and touchpoints
Collaborate with Aurelius's strategic leadership to ensure creative decisions support the intended institutional, commercial, or stakeholder outcomes
Create and deliver exceptional work across a variety of media and formats
Conceptualize, storyboard, direct, edit, and produce films, brand videos, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital media
Develop strong visual storytelling through composition, cinematography, pacing, sound, music, and editing
Work with footage, animation, photography, and AI-assisted production workflows
Produce sophisticated presentations, pitch decks, reports, proposals, and executive communication assets
Apply excellent typography, composition, color, hierarchy, layout, and information-design principles
Develop creative concepts, page designs, visual systems, and user experiences for websites and digital platforms
Translate strategic narratives into cohesive digital journeys
Collaborate with developers and technical specialists to deliver polished, responsive experiences
Ideate and develop campaign concepts, headlines, messaging, advertising creative, and supporting copy
Combine words and visuals to create distinctive and persuasive communication
Contribute to storytelling and creative development across institutional, commercial, and consumer-facing contexts
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Explore and apply emerging creative technologies to expand the possibilities of storytelling and production
Use AI tools intelligently for ideation, visual exploration, media production, prototyping, and execution
Develop efficient creative workflows while maintaining exceptional originality, artistic quality, and professional standards
Take ownership of creative quality and execution quality across assigned engagements
Develop creative production plans, establish priorities, and coordinate the people and resources required to deliver exceptional work
Lead designers, editors, animators, filmmakers, copywriters, developers, freelancers, and other creative specialists as needed
Provide clear, constructive creative direction and feedback
Review work throughout development, ensuring consistency, polish, and alignment with the approved creative vision
Balance creative ambition with budgets, timelines, production realities, and client expectations
Maintain high standards for file preparation, quality assurance, technical accuracy, presentation, and final delivery
Collaborate closely with Aurelius's founders and client-facing leadership throughout the engagement
Contribute to the development of Aurelius's creative workflows, standards, systems, and production capabilities
Requirements
Strong multidisciplinary creative proficiency and the ability to work effectively across relevant tools and technologies
Experience should include several of the following:
Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects
Presentation design in Microsoft PowerPoint or Canva
Professional document and report design using Microsoft Word
Visual communication and information presentation using Microsoft Excel where relevant
Figma or comparable digital design tools
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro
Motion graphics, video editing, color grading, sound design, and post-production workflows
Website design, digital experience development, and responsive design principles
Familiarity with Webflow, Framer, or comparable website platforms
Collaboration with web developers and technical implementation teams
AI-assisted image and video generation
Generative design and creative exploration
AI-supported creative production and workflow optimization
The ability to identify, learn, and apply new tools as technology evolves
Exceptional creative taste
Originality and imagination
Multidisciplinary thinking
Cultural and creative awareness
Strategic understanding
Hands-on craftsmanship
Leadership and collaboration
Adaptability and resourcefulness
Demonstrated experience in creative direction, multidisciplinary design, media production, advertising, brand development, or related creative disciplines
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative quality, original thinking, and versatility across relevant formats
Experience independently producing creative work from concept through completion
Experience directing creative contributors or coordinating multidisciplinary projects
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, brand systems, creative communication, and production workflows
Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and collaborative skills
Demonstrated ability to balance creative excellence with deadlines, budgets, and execution requirements
Nice to have:
Experience working with healthcare, technology, institutional organizations, or complex subject matter
Important Details
Work format: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
Application Process
Share your résumé or professional background
Share a portfolio showcasing your strongest creative work
Share examples that demonstrate your personal contribution to concept development, creative direction, and execution
Share any additional work that reflects your creative interests, artistic perspective, technical capabilities, or experimentation with emerging media
About the Company
Aurelius is a healthcare narrative studio built for the defining moments in healthcare. They work with health systems, academic medical centers, universities, healthcare companies, foundations, and institutional leaders to transform complex ambitions into narratives, communications, and experiences that inspire understanding, belief, and action. Their creative philosophy combines strong strategic foundations with distinctive artistic expression.
AURELIUS Growth, the Private Equity Growth segment of AURELIUS, invests in successful, owner-managed medium-sized companies.
