Design Lead

Role Overview

• Lead the design direction across key projects, ensuring a high level of conceptual thinking and executional craft
• Own visual storytelling across a wide range of outputs: brand identity, campaign design, social content, OOH, presentations, and experiential environments
• Collaborate closely with creative, strategy, and production teams to develop ideas and bring them to life with clarity and impact
• Champion fresh thinking, pushing the boundaries of traditional design solutions
• Level up the creative output and innovative approach to present to our global leading clients
• Provide day-to-day design leadership, helping guide the work of junior and mid-weight designers
• Help shape and refine design processes to improve output and efficiency across the team
• Participate in creative reviews, offering constructive feedback that elevates the work
• Lead by example in setting a standard for design thinking, experimentation, and polish
• Drive thought leadership on design and motion craft in the office, pushing boundaries for what’s possible
• Contribute and lead creative presentations and confidently articulate design rationale to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure work remains on-brief, on-brand, and on-time—supporting the agency’s commitment to excellence and accountability
• Collaborate with producers and account leads to help scope design deliverables and estimate timing effectively
• Ability to present to senior level client stakeholders with confidence and strategic consideration to your designs

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional design experience, with proven leadership in a fast-paced agency or studio environment
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, technical skill, and taste across brand, campaign, and digital design
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion or 3D design skills are a bonus
• Deep knowledge of design systems, typography, composition, and layout across both digital and print formats
• Clear communicator with the ability to present ideas and feedback effectively
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and timelines while maintaining quality and attention to detail, working both independently and collaboratively, in a fast paced environment
• Passion for mentoring and growing junior talent within a collaborative, ego-free team
• Curious, culturally aware, and always pushing to explore new trends, tools, and technologies with a deep understanding of the latest AI design tools.

Benefits

• 4 weeks vacation + personal/sick days
• Global work exchange opportunities (Sydney, Vancouver, London, or remote)
• Team travel and collaboration across North America
• Employee Access Program
• Opportunities for growth, recognition, and creative leadership