Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company with experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction
We are a collection of diverse individuals with unique skillsets and subject matter expertise focused on building and scaling ventures. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile, growing brands including: Kasa Moto, Linny's, Mimi Chinese, Sunnys Chinese, The Playbook Commons, Valerie Rooftop, Roses Social, Shake Shack Canada and more. Check out our website to learn more: www.harloentertainment.com
We are a people first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.
We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don't just acknowledge change, we initiate and embrace it.
We always bring our best. We hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.
We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.
Harlo Entertainment is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our exciting, fast-paced team as a Content & Creative Lead for a currently existing role. As a Content & Creative Lead you will create visual concepts that inform, inspire and embody our vision and amplify our brand awareness across our portfolio companies.
What you’ll do
Creative Development & Content Production
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Lead team in creating innovative and entertaining designs, visuals and concepts that align with the marketing direction and goals of our portfolio brands.
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Lead the creation of content series, social formats, and campaign narratives for social, digital, and additional channels as the business requires.
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Develop original content ideas, formats, and storytelling concepts across Harlo's brands and properties.
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Build and maintain a repeatable content engine that prioritizes creativity, speed, and cultural relevance across all properties, sponsored events, and strategic partnerships.
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Oversee and actively participate in content shoots and production.
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Establish creative frameworks, communication playbooks, and the creative strategy that all content ladders back to.
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Serve as the final creative reviewer and quality gate on work produced by the in-house team and external partners.
Team & Partner Leadership
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Provide creative direction and feedback to the Director, Strategic Projects and the broader creative team.
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Work with external creative partners, talent, and production vendors to bring ideas to life (knowing when to build in-house and when to contract).
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Set the creative bar across team output and coach toward it through reviews, briefings, and on-set collaboration.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Content Partnerships
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Identify and collaborate with creators, tastemakers, and industry voices
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Build long-term partnerships that extend into formats, series, and experiences (not one-off activations)
Brand & Cross-Functional
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Steward Harlo's brand identity across every piece of content and every property
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Partner with the Marketing team to align creative output with campaign calendars, PR moments, and audience-building priorities
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Stay fluent in cultural trends, platform shifts, and emerging formats; translate them into Harlo-relevant opportunities
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Manage creative production budgets and allocate resources across competing priorities
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need
- You love to be creative and enjoy communicating a story through visuals and graphics
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You are self-motivated and have strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple portfolios in a fast-paced environment.
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You have experience with photography and videography
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You have experience with Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
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You can work independently and meet deadlines
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You can build strong, positive, and collaborative relationships across our portfolio
- You have a strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
- You have a keen eye for aesthetics and details
- Graphic design experience 2 year and Degree/Diploma in Design, Fine Arts or other related fields (preferred)
What We Offer
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Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
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Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
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Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
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Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
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Unlimited vacation policy.
Harlo Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.
