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About the Role

This role is part of the Global Studios team, focusing on creating emotive, conversion-focused digital communications. The Design Director leads creative direction on client projects, setting conceptual strategy, guiding the creative process, and ensuring work aligns with brand standards and industry best practices. The role also involves leading the design team and collaborating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy and execution across client projects, ensuring high standards and alignment with client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver creative solutions from concept to final delivery.
• Mentor and develop the design team, ensuring high creative standards and excellence.
• Act as an ambassador for the agency, representing its values and work at client meetings and industry events.
• Contribute to new business development, pitches, and strengthening client relationships.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, sharing knowledge and contributing to the agency’s creative evolution.
• Lead in the development and application of design systems and cross-channel creative templates to drive scalable, consistent, and measurable creative performance.
• Employ Creative Automation practices, leveraging technology to reduce manual production effort, increase operational efficiency, and unlock greater focus on strategic and transformative creative work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role with a proven track record of producing high-quality, award-winning work.
• Strong creativity, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Expertise in branding, marketing, and design tools.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.
• Strong digital portfolio demonstrating design and creative leadership expertise.
• Proficient in print design.

Skills

• Figma
• Adobe CS
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• AI tools (Weavy, Google AI Studio, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Claude)
• Creative Automation practices
• Design systems development and application
• Cross-channel creative templates development and application

Location

• Toronto
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote (flexible policy)
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role

Salary/Compensations

• Excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Anticipated annual salary range: $90,000 – $105,000 CAD

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid/remote working policy
• Mental health support
• Company sick pay scheme
• 15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays)
• Refreshments provided in the office all week
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents
• Social and Cultural Events
• Inspirational Talks
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Buddy Programme
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month

About the Company

• DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster.
• Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further.
• Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done.
• DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
• Named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries.
• We enable employees to do their best work and develop skills through training, development, and certifications.
• Employees donate skills to support local charities during Global annual DEPT® Cares Month.

Equal Opportunity

• At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.
• We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
• We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
• We encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process and their time with us.