Creative Director

OPTASY; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Creative Director to shape digital experiences and lead a talented design team. This pivotal role involves overseeing creative processes, managing project timelines, and ensuring alignment with brand standards. You'll work closely with strategy and development teams, presenting impactful designs that resonate with clients. If you have a strong portfolio and a knack for mentoring, this could be your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values creativity and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creative direction and digital design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital and interactive design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for projects and client campaigns.
• Manage and mentor the design team to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Creative Direction

Digital Design

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Interaction Design Principles

Usability Practices

Tools

Figma

Sketch

inVision

Job description

OPTASY is seeking an innovative Creative Director to lead our creative vision, shaping unique digital experiences for our clients. In this role, you will oversee the design team, manage creative processes from concept to execution, and ensure projects align with brand standards and client goals. You will collaborate closely with strategy and development teams to create cohesive, impactful designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative vision for projects and client campaigns
• Manage and mentor the design team
• Oversee project timelines and creative quality standards
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the creative, strategic and technical teams
• Present creative concepts to clients
• Visualize ideas and develop visual design directions for our clients and internal projects
• Elevate digital design and tell evocative brand stories that create emotional connections with users
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Supervise other team members and crave feedback yourself
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning and the target audience

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in creative direction and digital design
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital and interactive design work
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Demonstrable creative direction and strategic thinking
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and inVision
• Solid understanding of interaction design principles and usability practices
• Experience in mentoring associate-level designers
• Experience in interacting with clients
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and current web design trends
• Have an eye for detail, be highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to take ownership in areas of responsibility
• Strong communication skills in English

Bonus for:

• Experience with designing for content-driven websites

Remote applications are welcome, but the applicant must be:

• Available during Toronto working hours
• Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
• Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills

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