Designer - Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Thursday in office

Fridays remote optional

Flexible time off

Job summary

Thinkingbox is seeking an intermediate Designer to join our growing team in Canada. You will craft brand identities, visual systems, and multimedia experiences across digital and experiential platforms.

Collaborate with producers, strategists, developers, and senior designers from concept through delivery. You will translate concepts into high-fidelity designs, build scalable design systems, and contribute to client goals with thoughtful, accessible solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic, digital, brand, or experiential design.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong work in brand identity, visual systems, graphic design, digital experiences, and strategic creative thinking.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital prototyping.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain design decisions clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging visual experiences across brand, digital, and experiential projects.
• Develop brand identities, visual systems, and scalable design systems that create consistency across multiple touchpoints.
• Translate wireframes and creative concepts into polished, high-fidelity designs.
• Create compelling visual assets from initial mood boards through final production.
• Design interactive experiences and user interfaces that balance creativity, usability, and accessibility.
• Develop creative solutions that respond to client goals, project briefs, and technical requirements.
• Create and maintain design documentation, including design systems and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with producers, strategists, creatives, developers, and senior designers throughout the design process.
• Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and contribute to client presentations.
• Manage design deliverables across multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.
• Support production and execution to ensure creative excellence through final delivery.
• Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Skills

Brand identity

Visual systems

Graphic design

Digital experiences

Strategic thinking

Typography

UI/UX principles

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts

Tools

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Who We Are

Hi! We're Thinkingbox, the brief to built agency. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we're already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration. From hanging out with our office dogs to enjoying Thursday happy hours, we keep our work environment vibrant, welcoming, and fun. Each year, we also encourage our people to spend a month exploring the world, whether that means working from another office or even from the beaches of Mexico, to expand their perspectives and bring fresh inspiration back to the team.

Who We Are

Hi! We're Thinkingbox, the brief to built agency. Creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content, we partner with leading brands across industries like sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should belong to the minds that dreamed it. So while others pass the buck, we're already building. Because our thinkers are also the makers. Culture is at the heart of who we are, and our offices are hubs of natural collaboration. From hanging out with our office dogs to enjoying Thursday happy hours, we keep our work environment vibrant, welcoming, and fun. Each year, we also encourage our people to spend a month exploring the world, whether that means working from another office or even from the beaches of Mexico, to expand their perspectives and bring fresh inspiration back to the team.

The Opportunity

Thinkingbox is looking for a intermediate Designer to join our growing team. We're seeking a highly creative designer with a strong foundation in brand identity, visual systems, and graphic design who is excited to bring brands to life across digital and experiential experiences.

In this role, you'll design projects ranging from brand identities and design systems to multimedia activations, microsites, and large-scale digital platforms. You'll combine strategic thinking with strong design craft, translating creative ideas into engaging, thoughtful experiences that deliver on client goals. Working closely with producers, creatives, strategists, developers, and senior designers, you'll contribute to projects from concept through execution while continuing to grow your skills across a variety of disciplines.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design engaging visual experiences across brand, digital, and experiential projects
• Develop brand identities, visual systems, and scalable design systems that create consistency across multiple touchpoints
• Translate wireframes and creative concepts into polished, high-fidelity designs
• Create compelling visual assets from initial mood boards through final production
• Design interactive experiences and user interfaces that balance creativity, usability, and accessibility
• Develop creative solutions that respond to client goals, project briefs, and technical requirements
• Create and maintain design documentation, including design systems and brand guidelines
• Collaborate with producers, strategists, creatives, developers, and senior designers throughout the design process
• Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and contribute to client presentations
• Manage design deliverables across multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality
• Support production and execution to ensure creative excellence through final delivery
• Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to the team

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years of professional experience in graphic, digital, brand, or experiential design
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• A portfolio demonstrating strong work in brand identity, visual systems, graphic design, digital experiences, and strategic creative thinking
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, composition, and visual storytelling
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems and brand guidelinesSolid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital prototyping
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain design decisions clearly
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Bonus Points!

• Experience with motion design and/or illustration
• Start-up experience is a bonus but not a requirement

Additional Info

• Monday - Thursday in office (Fridays are remote optional)
• Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
• Consistent culture and team-building events
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Seasonal celebrations and gatherings throughout the year
• Office lunches
• Branded company swag
• Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
• Dog-friendly offices
• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
• Flex work and travel options
• Comprehensive extended health benefits

Equal Opportunity

At Thinkingbox, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity is our creative strength - it's the range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that fuels our best ideas and most innovative solutions. We welcome and encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Your voice matters here.