Senior Designer

OLIVER Agency; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Designer to join their dynamic Toronto team. This role offers the opportunity to create and execute high-quality design concepts while managing a dedicated in-house design team. You will be at the forefront of innovative design, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver exceptional creative solutions. If you have a passion for design, a commitment to quality, and the ability to lead and inspire others, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and efficiency, and make a significant impact in the world of bespoke marketing solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of design experience with strong client interaction.
• Ability to manage and influence client briefs creatively.
• Experience in staff management and project supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects ensuring high-quality creative delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for excellent customer service.
• Supervise and develop direct reports in the design team.

Skills

Artwork and design experience

Creative concept development

Client liaison

Staff management

Layout and typography skills

Illustration ability

Social media knowledge

Ability to manage workflow

Adaptability to feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Senior Designer

Location: Toronto, ON

About the role:

OLIVER is hiring a Senior Designer to join the team in our Toronto office!

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Senior Designer is involved in all phases of work, including research, concept exploration, design development, and finalization. They will be responsible for creating and executing high-quality design concepts while maintaining brand continuity. The Senior Designer can not only create show-stopping work but can explain the WHY behind their design decisions. We’re looking for someone that has exceptional design skills, commitment to the craft, and a keen eye for detail.

What you will be doing:

• Manage and contribute on those projects allocated to you, as part of a dedicated in-house design team, to the satisfactory delivery of creative concept, design, and artwork requirement.
• Work actively with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of creative product and level of customer service.
• Working with the Creative Director, the Senior Designer will manage and supervise direct reports, harnessing their development and performance.
• Take ownership and accountability for the service levels delivered on the projects and accounts you have responsibility for, at the highest standard possible.
• Foster and develop key client relationships to deliver excellent customer service.

What you need to be great in this role:

• Minimum 5-6 years of artwork, design, creative concept work, and client liaison experience.
• Preferably 1-3 years of staff management experience.
• A highly creative designer with the ability to take and positively influence client briefs with your own innovative ideas.
• Confident in bringing your own ideas and creativity to projects whilst working within a broad range of design guidelines across a variety of media.
• The ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organize and prioritize workloads to maximize productivity.
• Mastery of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Strong layout and typography skills.
• Illustration ability a bonus.
• Demonstrates knowledge of social media platforms.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a can-do attitude.
• To be resilient and able to use feedback as a tool to progress and improve.
• The aptitude to learn new software and programs efficiently and effectively.

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