Brand Manager

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mila is seeking a senior art director to lead the organization’s art direction and reinforce its global AI branding. You will shape and maintain a powerful brand identity, generate striking 360° assets, and push the boundaries of graphic design across campaign materials, digital design, and events.

You will manage internal and external collaborators, present concepts for stakeholder alignment, and proactively explore AI-enabled workflows while ensuring impeccable execution under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• University degree in graphic design or equivalent
• 10–12 years of experience in graphic design or art direction
• Proficiency with Adobe and current design tools such as Figma
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted creation tools (Midjourney, Veo 3, Flora, Claude Cowork)
• Strong portfolio showing ability to manage complex brand identities and 360° rollouts
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and collaborate across teams
• Fluency in French and English due to interactions with anglophone partners

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction and ensure visuals align with brand and strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain a distinctive brand identity for global leadership in AI
• Create 360° assets and experiences for campaigns, digital design, and events
• Elevate brand experience across physical and digital touchpoints
• Ensure high-quality execution from research through final production
• Present concepts to stakeholders for alignment and buy-in
• Explore and integrate AI tools to optimize creative processes

Skills

Art Direction

Brand Identity

360° Asset Design

AI tools usage

Portfolio management

Team collaboration

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Education

University degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Midjourney / AI tools

Job description

• Overall brand vision and leadership
• Art Direction: Lead Mila's art direction, ensuring every visual concept aligns with the established brand and the organization's strategic objectives.
• Brand Identity: Develop and maintain a powerful, coherent, and distinctive brand identity capable of positioning the organization as a global leader in AI.
• 360° Asset Design and Innovation
• Creation of outstanding assets: Bring the communications strategy to life by producing striking visuals for advertising campaigns, digital design, and event materials.
• Brand Experience: Enhance the brand experience across every touchpoint, physical or digital, pushing the conventional boundaries of graphic design.
• Executional Rigor and Methodological Excellence
• Impeccable quality: Ensure complete graphic and technical precision from research and ideation through to final production.
• Strategic buy-in: Present concepts in a structured and persuasive manner to secure stakeholder alignment and commitment for the most ambitious projects.
• Curiosity, technical exploration, and AI-forward thinking
• Innovation and process optimization: Embody Mila's DNA by proactively exploring and integrating generative AI tools and cutting-edge techniques into the creative process.

Requirements

• University degree in graphic design or equivalent training
• Experience: Minimum 10-12 years in graphic design or art direction (ideally in an agency, a highly creative environment, or with brands that have a strong design DNA)
• Technical mastery: Expert command of Adobe and current design tools such as Figma
• AI expertise: Strong curiosity and hands-on experience with AI-assisted creation tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Veo 3, Flora, Claude Cowork)
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to manage complex brand identities and 360° rollouts
• Skills: High level of rigor, ability to work under tight deadlines, and a collaborative mindset
• Creativity and versatility
• Management of internal and external collaborators
• Bilingualism: Fluency in both French and English, due to regular interactions with some of our anglophone partners, stakeholders, or members of our academic community.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Art Direction and Brand Identity development, with a strong focus on creating innovative visual assets and enhancing brand experiences. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and maintaining high executional standards in graphic design.