Lead Visual Designer

Cognizant; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology solutions provider is seeking a Lead Visual Designer to shape the visual identity of their projects. This hybrid role requires 8 to 9 years of experience and mastery of design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. The candidate will collaborate with teams to ensure solutions align with business goals and enhance user experience. Salary ranges from CAD 70,000 to CAD 90,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 8 to 9 years of experience in visual design.
• Strong proficiency in key design tools.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process ensuring high-quality visual outcomes.
• Collaborate to gather requirements and translate them into designs.
• Develop motion graphics and animations to enhance storytelling.
• Ensure brand alignment across all visual assets.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Google Web Designer

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premier Pro

Adobe Edge Animate

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)

Job description

Overview

As a Lead Visual Designer you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our projects. With 8 to 9 years of experience you will leverage your expertise in design tools to create compelling visual content. Collaborating with cross-functional teams you will ensure that design solutions align with business goals and enhance user experience. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment contributing to innovative projects that impact our global audience.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between CAD 70,000/Year to CAD 90,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognazant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept to completion ensuring high-quality visual outcomes that align with project objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into visually appealing designs.
• Utilize Google Web Designer Figma Adobe XD and Sketch to create interactive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Develop motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro to enhance storytelling.
• Design and produce marketing materials using Adobe Edge Animate Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator.
• Ensure consistency and brand alignment across all visual assets and platforms.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain design standards.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends and technologies to incorporate innovative ideas into projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless integration of design elements into the final product.
• Provide expertise in Adobe Photoshop for image editing and enhancement to support project needs.
• Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster creativity and innovation within the team.
• Contribute to the companys purpose by creating designs that resonate with and engage our audience.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong proficiency in Google Web Designer Figma Adobe XD and Sketch.
• Demonstrate expertise in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier Pro for creating dynamic visual content.
• Have experience with Adobe Edge Animate Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator for diverse design projects.
• Show proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for advanced image editing and manipulation.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Display a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually stunning designs.

Certifications Required

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Adobe Photoshop Adobe XD or related design tools.