Senior Designer - Thinkingbox

AntiSocial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office Mon–Thu

Remote Fridays

Flexible time off

Office lunches

Unlimited coffee & snacks

Extended health benefits

Job summary

Thinkingbox is seeking a Senior Designer to lead brand identity, visual systems, and graphic design across digital and experiential projects. You’ll mentor junior designers and collaborate with producers, strategists, and developers to shape visuals from concept to delivery.

You bring 3–5 years of experience, a graphic design portfolio, and strong typography, layout, and UI/UX knowledge. The role is in Toronto with a hybrid schedule and a competitive CAD salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating branding, digital experiences, and strong visual thinking.
• Strong typography, layout, color, and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems and brand guidelines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the visual direction across brand, digital, and experiential projects.
• Develop brand identities, visual systems, and scalable design systems.
• Translate wireframes and concepts into high‑fidelity designs.
• Lead the development of interactive design solutions and user experiences.
• Collaborate with producers, strategists, creatives, and developers throughout the design process.
• Present concepts and final work to internal teams and clients.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Brand identity

Design systems

UI/UX

Typography

Prototyping

Mentoring

Cross-functional

communication

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Opportunity

Thinkingbox is looking for a Senior 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 lead the design of projects ranging from brand identities and design systems to high-profile multimedia activations, microsites, and large‑scale digital platforms. You'll combine strategic thinking with exceptional craft, translating creative ideas into engaging, thoughtful experiences that deliver on client goals. Working closely with producers, creatives, strategists, and developers, you'll help shape the visual direction of projects from concept through execution. You'll also mentor designers, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to a culture of creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define the visual direction and look and feel 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.
• Lead the development of interactive design solutions and user experiences.
• 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, and developers throughout the design process.
• Present concepts, design rationale, and final work to internal teams and clients.
• Estimate timelines and manage design deliverables across multiple projects.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior designers and freelancers.
• Support production and execution to ensure a high standard of creative quality throughout delivery.

What You'll Bring

• 3‑5 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 guidelines.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital prototyping.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience mentoring junior designers or leading creative workstreams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance creative excellence and project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Bonus Points

• Additional skills in motion and/or illustration are a plus.
• 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

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 a year. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as internal equity, candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, we still welcome your application.

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.