Team Lead | Website Creative (Bright Side)

Team Lead | Website Creative (Bright Side)

Always apply through our website:
https://www.podmarketinginc.com/careers/. We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

What's The Role?

The Team Lead of Website Creative plays a critical leadership role. Focused on team development and product execution, this role is integral in shaping our creative team's performance, skill set, and project deliverables. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are adept at managing both people and processes, and have a proven track record in a website creative position, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and lead.

Functions

Team Management & Development

Client Portfolio Oversight

Complex Issue Resolution

Departmental Communication

Team Culture Development

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of a team within the department, ensuring efficient workflow, effective team collaboration, and adherence to established processes and deadlines.

Manage a reduced portfolio of clients, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience that is tailored to the specific needs of each individual, ensuring satisfaction and long-lasting relationships.

Support and oversee the maintenance of our website products and processes

Support the strategic planning and direction of the department or business unit, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Serve as the escalation point for complex client issues, providing solutions that maintain client trust and department integrity.

Manage and develop a team of individual contributors, ranging from entry-level to senior designers and writers, through weekly 1-on-1s and quarterly performance reviews.

Manage the allocation of creative resources to ensure optimal utilization and timely project completion.

Drive product development initiatives, ensuring they align with established creative  standards.

Implement and monitor performance metrics, aiming for continuous improvement and high-quality deliverables.

Work closely with internal support departments to establish and maintain quality assurance standards and processes.

Lead special projects and ideate process improvements in consultation with the department head.

Responsible for maintaining and fostering a positive team culture, ensuring team morale remains high and team members are motivated.

Oversee the performance of your team's client portfolios, ensuring KPIs are met and client satisfaction is maintained.

Coordinate with other departments for cross-functional initiatives and maintain effective inter-departmental communication.

Support the manager and director on product development initiatives, contributing insights and recommendations to improve and innovate our service offerings.

Take an active role in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members, ensuring that the team’s skill set aligns with the department’s goals and needs.

Continuously stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure we are ahead of the curve.

Required Experience & Skills

Legally able to work in Canada and located in Calgary, AB

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, UX Design, Advertising, Marketing Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years of combined experience in digital marketing design and art direction, or copywriting.

Previous experience in people management roles, preferably within a digital marketing context

High-level expertise in digital design tools, design principles, and colour theory.

Understanding of website content, SEO, and wireframing. 

Strong understanding of KPI-driven strategies and analytics tools

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated capability to resolve complex issues effectively

Experience managing and maintaining products and processes

WordPress experience is considered an asset

Ability to adapt quickly and balance empathy and accountability.

Who is POD Marketing?

POD Marketing is a full-service agency that works across marketing, consulting, and HR to help clients solve real business challenges.

Behind that work is an incredible group of people. We put just as much care into supporting our team as we do our clients, creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This role sits within our Dental and Eye Care divisions (SmileShop Dental Marketing and Marketing4ECPs), working directly with practice owners to build and execute marketing strategies for their practices.

At POD, culture isn’t about perks (though we have those too). It’s about how you feel at work: accepted for who you are, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. That approach has earned us multiple awards, including recognition as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

To learn more about our culture, watch this video: https://youtu.be/1WZ8tAnATNs, visit the POD Marketing YouTube channel and check out our reviews on Glassdoor.

What's in it for You?

At POD Marketing, we work hard, have fun, and genuinely support each other. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and balanced; and we’ve built an environment that makes that possible.

You’ll enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, twelve flex days, a Passion Day to spend however you choose, and a company-wide MeMonday to prioritize mental health. We offer a thirty-day remote work policy for when you need a change of scenery, twenty-six hours of paid volunteer time each year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and spending accounts.

Growth and development are part of life here. You’ll have access to mentorship, leadership programs like LEAD, and ongoing learning opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career. You’ll also have regular one-on-one check-ins, quarterly performance conversations, and a culture of continuous feedback that keeps you supported and clear on expectations.

Our downtown Calgary office is bright, modern, and stocked with good coffee, snacks, and great people. We offer discounts with local vendors and a culture that’s collaborative, energetic, and built on trust and respect.

How to Apply

At POD, we believe “that most job requirements and conceptual knowledge are easily trainable. But you can’t teach drive, ambition, or passion.” (Take a look at this article, Finding Your Unicorn, written by our President, Kevin Wilhelm). Our hiring managers consider alignment with our core values and passion for our company culture to be as valuable as experience and education. 

Finding the right fit is important to us, and we put real care into reviewing applications. This is your chance to show us who you are: your voice, your attention to detail, and your excitement about joining the team. Take a few extra minutes to help us see why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

We often see strong candidates miss out because of preventable issues like missing cover letters, referencing the wrong job title or company, or submitting unedited AI-generated content. We encourage the use of AI to streamline your process, but your application should still reflect your voice and accuracy. If this role excites you, let that show in how you apply.

A few tips to stand out:

Submit an up-to-date resume that highlights the skills and experience we are looking for

Include a personalized cover letter or a video cover letter (one is required, both are not necessary)

Share why this specific role excites you and how your background connects to it

Make sure your application is error-free (especially the basics like company name and job title)

Answer the application questions with intention. Your responses don't need to be long; quality over quantity matters!

If you use AI, review and edit so it sounds like you and is factually correct (no - passion and innovation are not our core values, no matter what ChatGPT tells you)

Review the posted salary range before you apply and make sure it aligns with what you’re comfortable with

If you choose to submit a video cover letter, keep it short and engaging (under 2 minutes, please!)

Always apply through our website: https://www.podmarketinginc.com/careers/. We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

At POD Marketing, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment, which is why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider and evaluate all qualified candidates based on their qualifications without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.