Visual Communication Design Team Lead (TLVCD)

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP plan

Employee stock purchase

Group TFSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fees

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Visual Communication Team Lead to unite hands-on design with people leadership, delivering work that strengthens our brand, marketing plans and campaigns, and business objectives across North America. You will guide a team of visual designers, set priorities, mentor, and ensure projects meet brand standards while leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency.

This role requires 7+ years in design and 2–3 years leading teams, with strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Visual Communication Design or equivalent.
• 7+ years professional visual communication design experience in a medium- to large-sized organization or design agency.
• 2-3 years in a people leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design projects end to end—from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff and archiving.
• Set the creative standard for the team through art direction, reviewing design work and giving clear, constructive feedback that keeps it on brand.
• Prioritize design requests using business impact, marketing value, timing, and budget; define tiers of support and turnaround expectations.
• Identify opportunities to add value through design, such as theming and design direction across print and digital mediums.
• Apply brand guidelines and templates to keep work on brand and efficient; educate internal clients on design best practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers; manage workload and schedules across geographies.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across the design team and MCPR colleagues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Team leadership

Brand guidelines

Communication

Overtime availability

Innovative mindset

Education

Visual Communication Design degree

7+ years experience in visual communication design

2-3 years leadership experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity

The Visual Communication Design Team Lead (TLVCD) combines hands-on design with team leadership, helping visual communication designers deliver work that supports Stantec’s brand, marketing plans and campaigns, and business objectives. In partnership with Marketing, Communications and Public Relations leaders (MCPR) across the Business Operating Units (BOUs) and North America, this role delivers integrated design solutions that collectively strengthen brand affinity and industry positioning, raise awareness and drive growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

Design, Brand, and Art Direction

• Deliver compelling design projects end to end, from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff and archiving
• Set the creative standard for the team through art direction, reviewing design work and giving clear, constructive feedback that keeps it on brand, builds craft and encourages fresh approaches
• Prioritize design requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self-serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround
• Identify and lead opportunities to add value through design, such as theming and design direction, and recommend the most appropriate print and/or digital mediums and tactics based on audience, message, budget and timeline, helping clients and marketing partners achieve successful outcomes and strengthen the brand
• Apply a thorough understanding of brand guidelines, templates, programs and software to keep design work consistent, on brand and efficient
• Educate and train internal clients and the marketing team on brand guidelines, design direction, best practices and branded templates
• Find creative solutions when requests fall outside standard design practices, while still meeting business and client needs
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into design tools and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers, setting clear priorities, expectations and objectives aligned with business goals
• Plan and allocate workload and resources, and manage project scheduling, to balance concurrent priorities across BOUs and geographies
• Hold regular check-ins and development conversations, mentoring and coaching, and support each team member’s growth, including onboarding and training
• Manage the annual performance process and career development goals for direct reports
• Foster a collaborative, engaging team culture and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across the design team and with MCPR colleagues.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and direct reports
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to leverage AI tools and virtual assistants to improve efficiency, support creative workflows, and enhance design processes
• Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines on an as-needed basis
• Innovative mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches.

Education/Experience

• Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design or equivalent
• 7+ years professional visual communication design experience in a medium- to large-sized organization or design agency
• 2-3 years in a people leadership role.

• This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Edmonton
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: BC-1196 Marketing & Comms-CA Corporate
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/11/2026 06:11:32
Req ID: 1008814

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