This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Designer based in Canada.
This role sits at the intersection of brand storytelling and social-first creative execution, shaping how a major consumer brand shows up across fast-moving digital platforms. You will transform strategic briefs, audience insights, and brand guidelines into bold, culturally relevant visual work that stands out in crowded feeds. Operating in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, you’ll design across multiple channels including social, digital, and occasionally offline touchpoints. You’ll also play a key leadership role within the creative team, mentoring designers and elevating overall craft standards. A strong focus is placed on conceptual thinking, inclusive design, and platform-native creativity. This is an opportunity to influence both the visual identity and creative direction of high-impact campaigns at scale.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the visual direction of social-first campaigns by developing strong conceptual ideas and translating them into high-performing creative across multiple platforms.
- Design and produce high-quality assets for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and emerging channels while ensuring platform-native execution and brand consistency.
- Develop adaptable visual systems that extend across social, digital display, CRM, OOH, and POS where needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including strategy, copy, and social teams to deliver cohesive, insight-driven creative solutions.
- Art direct shoots and content production, ensuring authentic, inclusive, and on-brand visual storytelling.
- Mentor and guide designers and content creators, fostering a strong culture of creative excellence and continuous improvement.
- Integrate Gen AI tools thoughtfully into the creative process to enhance ideation, exploration, and production efficiency.
Requirements:
- Strong portfolio demonstrating social-first design work with clear conceptual thinking and execution across multiple platforms and consumer brands.
- Deep understanding of social media ecosystems, platform behaviors, and content performance across major channels such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with the ability to produce high-quality assets efficiently in fast-paced environments.
- Proven experience in art direction for photo, video, or content shoots with a strong eye for composition and storytelling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire creative teams while providing clear feedback and direction.
- Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with the ability to translate brand strategy into emotionally engaging creative work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in articulating creative rationale to stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, consistency, and deadlines.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary in line with industry benchmarks in Canada.
- Flexible remote working environment.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact global brands and large-scale creative campaigns.
- Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary creative team.
- Career growth opportunities within a fast-evolving digital and AI-enhanced creative ecosystem.
- Exposure to innovative Gen AI tools integrated into the creative workflow.
- Inclusive, diverse, and values-driven work culture.
- Paid time off and standard extended benefits depending on location and eligibility.