Director, Brand & Creative Strategy

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

The Director, Brand & Creative Strategy will spearhead the refinement and implementation of a cohesive brand strategy, aligning with Prodigy’s overarching mission and values for its respective customer groups, Teachers, Parents and Players. This involves brand positioning, value propositions and RTBs, while differentiating Prodigy in the market to enhance its reputation and presence. They will oversee the brand identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing channels and touch points, and extending to include partnerships with user experience and product teams. Collaboration with various teams is crucial, as you lead efforts to align brand strategy with organizational goals and foster a customer-centric approach to enhance engagement and brand reputation.

Your Impact

• Lead the development of a comprehensive brand strategy that unifies the mission, values, and unique strengths of Prodigy for each of our target customers with consideration for strategic goals and execute best practices
• Define and communicate the brand’s overarching positioning, messaging, and value proposition, ensuring alignment with the organization’s collective vision and goals
• Develop performance metrics, establish brand tracking, monitor and analyze the effectiveness of the brand strategy, modify and adjust to create further improvement in performance
• Collaborate with marketing teams to strategize integrated campaigns and initiatives that effectively deliver on brand’s message and values while driving meaningful engagement and results
• Ensure that brand messaging, and the brand tone of voice, are consistent and resonate with all audiences, in all channels
• Serve as a brand ambassador within the organization, educating and inspiring staff to embody Prodigy brand values and deliver exceptional service
• Provide leadership of a creative team, fostering a collaborative, motivational environment, with a focus on skill development and continuous learning to maximize team effectiveness and growth
• Determine the right staffing model, leveraging a mix of in-house, contract and where relevant agency resources to deliver on creative needs for Prodigy
• Oversee the development of creative assets that resonate with target audiences and reinforce brand positioning
• Oversee a portfolio of content development including but not limited to graphic, video and photography in collaboration with the marketing, product and user experience teams
• Accountable for budget and resource management of creative freelancers and agency partners

About You

• Extensive brand and creative experience, with in-depth knowledge of brand strategy development, positioning, and brand identity management
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and holistically, with a keen focus on both the big picture and tactical execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Capacity to analyze complex situations, anticipate future trends, and conceptualize and implement plans to achieve outcomes and drive success
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics and insights to inform brand strategy, marketing, and communications initiatives, driving effective decision-making and optimizing outcomes
• Proven project management skills, delivering on-time and on-budget deliverables
• Change management experience with implementing new brand strategy in a multifaceted, complex environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities within cross-functional structures, enabling effective engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders in support of shared objectives

Bonus Points

• Post Secondary education or equivalent in a relevant field
• Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience
• Previous experience in Education and/or Education Technology
• Previous experience in a Creative Director capacity

Working At Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it’s about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: “Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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