Brand Design Director — Visionary Leader, Hands-on Creator

Wealthsimple; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

20 vacation days + 4 wellness days

90 days away program

Diverse employee resource groups

Job summary

A financial technology company based in Canada is looking for a Brand Design Director to lead a talented team of designers. This role involves defining the visual identity and guiding the team in creating brand-defining work that resonates with audiences. Candidates should have over 8 years of design leadership experience and the ability to balance strategic design with hands-on contributions. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and a remote-first working environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design leadership.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of designers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the design vision for large-scale brand design initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of talented designers.
• Collaborate closely with marketing leadership to develop creative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Creative Direction

Cross-functional Collaboration

Design Tools Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

A financial technology company based in Canada is looking for a Brand Design Director to lead a talented team of designers. This role involves defining the visual identity and guiding the team in creating brand-defining work that resonates with audiences. Candidates should have over 8 years of design leadership experience and the ability to balance strategic design with hands-on contributions. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and a remote-first working environment.