Senior Designer

LG2; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Designer to elevate their branding and packaging projects. This full-time role combines conceptual thinking with exceptional craftsmanship. The ideal candidate will lead projects, mentor design teams, and create award-winning designs that resonate on various markets.

Qualifications

• Multi-disciplinary mindset and desire for continuous evolution.
• Ability to inspire teams and maintain a clear vision.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create award-winning work on national and international levels.
• Mentor junior designers and lead large projects.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Creative Thinking

Job description

LG2 Toronto is seeking a Senior Designer responsible for creating world-class work that combines conceptual thinking with exceptional craft, particularly in packaging design and branding for both boutique and mass-market brands. This person will lead large projects and actively contribute to the development of LG2's Branding and Design product, while also supporting and mentoring less experienced designers in the group.

Responsibilities

Consistently create award-winning, breakthrough work on a national and international level

Take initiative with current clients, always seeking creative opportunities

Go above and beyond the brief, demonstrating proactivity and self-motivation

Develop and maintain excellent communication and presentation skills

Mentor junior designers in the department

Collaborate effectively with the team and other departments

Keep abreast of trends and recent technological and ecological developments, and identify ways of applying them to their work

Master all facets of expertise, including print, digital, motion, and others

Demonstrate leadership and the ability to mobilize people around a common idea or project

Create and maintain trusting client relationships to ensure complete satisfaction, in collaboration with other areas of expertise as required

Remain flexible and responsive to changing needs or new project directions

Ensure that the LG2 product meets the highest standards

This full-time position requires in-office presence a minimum of 3 days per week

Ideal Profile

A multi-disciplinary mindset and a desire to continually evolve and push your own skills

Curiosity, strategic thinking, and hyper-focus on crafting the details that matter

Leadership skills to unify, coach, and mobilize teams

Ability to inspire while maintaining a clear vision of LG2's creative direction, and translate this into concrete action

A team player who believes in the strength of the LG2 collective, values team spirit, co-creation, and multi-expertise collaboration

Ability to handle unforeseen or complex situations by building on strengths and staying focused on LG2 objectives

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to positively influence and effectively communicate with teams

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, prioritize workloads, and succeed in multi-tasking

Effective problem-solving skills, proactive in identifying and addressing potential challenges

Possess an award-winning portfolio that demonstrates creative and technical expertise, with a focus on packaging and branding projects