Creative Production Specialist

Company Overview

Cyclic Materials is pioneering a sustainable circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other vital materials through innovative technologies like MagCycle1 and REEPure1. Their recycled rare earth products serve key sectors including electric vehicles, electronics, AI infrastructure, wind energy, defense, and advanced manufacturing. Founded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has quickly transitioned from technology development to commercial operations across Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion planned for South Carolina. Supported by $75 million in Series C funding from notable investors such as Microsoft and BMW i Ventures, the company is scaling rapidly to fulfill global demand for secure and sustainable rare earth sources. Recognized as a Top 10 Climate Tech Company to Watch by MIT Technology Review in 2025, Cyclic Materials is focused on building the infrastructure essential for the circular rare earth economy.

Role Overview

The Creative Production Specialist will play a vital role in shaping and advancing the company's visual brand identity and marketing creative output. This position involves transforming complex industrial and technical information into clear, effective, and commercially impactful visual communications that reinforce Cyclic Materials' brand consistency and market presence. Working closely with the Marketing & Communications Director, the specialist will develop core marketing materials and streamline creative production processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Transform established brand narratives and business objectives into polished visual formats for websites, sales collateral, investor presentations, and external communications.
• Enhance and maintain Cyclic Materials' visual branding under corporate guidance to ensure uniformity, measurable ROI, and smooth creative execution.
• Revamp and continuously improve essential marketing assets such as pitch decks, one-pagers, brochures, and capability summaries.
• Create and manage scalable, user-friendly templates for internal tools aligned with brand standards and free from formatting issues.
• Develop adaptable design systems and assets responsive to evolving messaging and priorities.
• Deliver high-quality outputs promptly while balancing speed and precision.
• Partner with marketing teams to synchronize creative production with campaign schedules and events.
• Generate digital content supporting campaigns, public relations, and paid media efforts in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate with external creative suppliers including photographers, videographers, animators, printers, and freelance professionals as required.
• Produce practical photography and quick-turn visual content to professionally showcase industrial settings and products, safeguarding proprietary details while maximizing commercial value.

Qualifications & Skills

• Over 4 years of hands-on experience delivering independent creative and visual design within B2B, industrial, advanced manufacturing, cleantech, or related technical fields.
• A compelling portfolio evidencing both superior design quality and capacity for high-volume production.
• Proven expertise creating scalable, brand-consistent templates for PowerPoint (potx), Word (dotx), Excel (xltx), and MS theme files (thmx).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with collaborative platforms such as Canva or Figma.
• Understanding of video and animation production workflows with demonstrated ability to plan and manage freelancers; knowledge of After Effects, 3D rendering, or related tools is advantageous.
• Self-driven with the ability to execute tasks swiftly and handle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines in a dynamic sector.
• Exceptional attention to detail focusing on accuracy and user experience.
• Comfort working collaboratively with engineers, commercial teams, and senior management.
• Experience within industrial materials, recycling, manufacturing, or energy industries is a plus.
• Familiarity managing freelance creatives such as photographers and videographers is beneficial.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range between 65000 and 88000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience and abilities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, RRSP (Canada)/401K (USA) plans, and a generous paid time off policy to support employee wellbeing.
• An inclusive culture valuing diversity with an emphasis on respect and recognition for all team members.

Additional Information

Cyclic Materials is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace. Accommodations during the recruitment process can be arranged upon request. Candidates must have valid work authorization in Canada or the US that does not require visa sponsorship currently or in the future. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.