Design Director, Brand Design Job at DesignX Community (Toronto)

Director, Brand Design

Articulate is the leading SaaS provider of online training solutions for the new...

Location

United States

Salary:

173800.00 - 260600.00 USD / Year

Articulate

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12-15+ years of brand and visual design experience with a deep focus in building in-house brands, shaping creative across a wide range of marketing channels for a high-growth B2B software company or creative agency
An experienced people leader (7-10+ years in management) with a track record of leading design teams both strategically and supportively, creating an inclusive creative culture of growth, development, and levity
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field
Deep knowledge, passion, and expertise in all aspects of design including systems, layout, typography, illustration, image making, digital and event/brand experience production
Clear aptitude for connecting a brand to its product and customers, solving for the full customer experience, and thinking strategically with the end-to-end journey in mind
Strong sense of concept development, strategy, research, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Able to distill down complex systems, ideas, and strategies into the key details that align to business needs, achieving executive level buy-in, and building trust and confidence throughout the org
Clear communicator, verbally and visually
able to give constructive and actionable design feedback to team members
An expert-level portfolio that shows a high taste level

Job Responsibility

Creative Leadership: Work directly with executive leadership team on brand strategy, presenting creative work, defending design decisions, and fostering alignment
Build key frameworks for scale, quality, and cohesion across Brand Design
Drive creative and strategic alignment of our Brand Design team across all verticals, ensuring systems and work meet business needs and brand standards
Partner with top design leadership including VP of Design, Messaging Design, and Creative Ops leaders to identify holistic design team challenges, foster visibility and alignment, cultural wins, and team growth opportunities
Help maintain a customer-centric and innovative culture at Articulate
Team Management and Mentorship: Foster alignment across Brand Design with key internal initiatives, consistent operations, manager coaching, prioritization guidance, and fostering efficiency
Identify key opportunities for strategic collaboration across Brand Design verticals as well as with the greater design and marketing organization
Nurture clear and frequent communication lines across cross-functional teams to effectively drive project work and new initiatives forward
Manage, coach, and mentor senior design managers, supporting their growth as strategic leaders and ensuring they are empowered to lead their verticals effectively
Demonstrate a strong and strategic leadership voice, instilling confidence, mitigating team anxiety, speaking for impact across all audiences, and elevating team morale through clear, impactful communication

What we offer

This position is bonus-eligible
This position is eligible for Articulate’s robust suite of benefits

Fulltime

Director, Brand Design

We’re seeking a visionary Director of Brand Design to define, evolve, and amplif...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

235800.00 - 281650.00 USD / Year

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in brand design
5+ years leading and scaling design teams in high-growth, cross-functional environments
Proven track record of shaping and evolving high-profile brand systems at scale
Exceptional creative direction and design execution skills with a strong portfolio of system-level, strategic brand work
Deep expertise in brand strategy, identity systems, and translating design across diverse environments
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning senior stakeholders around a shared creative vision
Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change at the executive level
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Strong systems thinking—able to scale design through documentation, process, and tooling without sacrificing creativity
A sharp eye for craft, detail, and consistency

Job Responsibility

Set the long-term creative vision for Intercom’s brand and guide its evolution across all channels and touchpoints
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing brand design organization
Define and elevate the Intercom brand system, ensuring cohesion, creativity, and innovation across digital, experiential, and physical environments
Partner closely with senior executives across Marketing, Product Marketing, Communications, Demand Generation, and Workplace to deliver integrated brand experiences that drive measurable impact
Establish and refine creative standards, processes, and systems to enable efficient delivery at scale while protecting creative excellence
Advocate for the role of brand and design as strategic business drivers, connecting creative excellence to measurable outcomes
Own and evolve the Intercom brand book and visual identity guidelines—ensuring consistent global application
Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and growth
Leverage data and insights to continually refine how design contributes to awareness, engagement, and growth

What we offer

Competitive salary and meaningful equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Regular compensation reviews
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid Parental Leave Program
401k plan & match
In-office bicycle storage
Fun events for Intercomrades, friends, and family

Fulltime

Design Director

The Design Director at TinyWins is a key member of our creative leadership team ...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

TinyWins

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Industry expertise in design and creative direction
Strategic thinking with implementation capabilities
Growth mindset aligned with TinyWins values
Forward-thinking approach to creative trends
Resonance with TinyWins’ creative ethos
Humility and confidence, receptive to feedback, yet able to move forward decisively
Collaborative work style, able to foster relationships across the agency
Optimism and agility, a can-do attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and dive into multiple clients simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor junior designers
Provide constructive feedback to team members
Foster professional growth within the design team
Partner with operations on talent acquisition & participate in interview processes
Ensure comprehensive onboarding for new team members
Build and maintain a community-driven creative team
Inspire innovation and set a strong example for the department
Lead with a strategic mindset
Anticipate and respond to industry trends
Guide the company’s creative direction

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Remote work environment
Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible time off policy
Caring and nurturing team culture
Growth, ongoing development, and a constant desire to improve ourselves, processes, and business
Strong industry connections and exposure
Experience a new way of how agencies operate: open to new ideas and change
A team where curiosity and creativity are welcomed and encouraged

Fulltime

Senior Brand Designer

As a Senior Brand Designer, you will be responsible for developing visual concep...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Grafik

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts with 2+ years of hands-on experience in print and digital design
Or, without a degree, five years of recent hands-on print and digital design experience
Strong portfolio of work
Print-based design and layout (will require a strong understanding of Adobe software)
Presentation design (will require experience primarily with PowerPoint, but Keynote and Google Slides are helpful)
Digital ad design (knowledge of The Brief (formerly Creatopy), Canva, or Adobe Express is helpful)
Illustration (will require a strong understanding of Adobe Illustrator)
Solid understanding of typography
A keen eye for photographic composition and photo selection
PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATIVITY AND CRAFT

Job Responsibility

Work alongside a team of Creative/Art Directors, Copywriters, Strategists, Production Managers, and Account Leads to develop and deliver strong, on-brand creative
Aid in the development of creative briefs, presentations, style guides, and other brand documentation as needed
Manage multiple assignments on tight timelines
Create strategic social media assets for digital marketing campaigns
Design and deliver documents that are properly organized and ready for production and/or development
Collaborate on brand and creative initiatives when needed, ensuring integration across key touchpoints

Brand Designer

Designing for brands requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of you...

Location

United States , Fort Worth

Salary:

Not provided

Agency Habitat

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of design experience (agency experience preferred)
portfolio demonstrating professional approach
expertise with latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite
in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office
strong color theory, typography and hierarchy skills
strong understanding of print processes and techniques
ability to build proper print files
strong written and oral communication skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
ability to multitask and prioritize

Job Responsibility

Concept, develop and execute innovative and effective creative solutions
create designs in print and digital space (branding, logo creation, social media, content creation, OOH, packaging, trade show assets, websites, brochures, booklets)
own execution of projects from start to finish with minimal oversight
own day-to-day design of small- to medium-sized accounts
take lead on design direction of projects
make changes and edits while staying within brand guidelines
occasionally delegate and guide work to other designers
participate in concepting and brainstorming
bring ideas to life through mockups, mood boards, animations
lead photo/video shoots including shot list creation, production team direction, model selection

What we offer

Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
benefits
401(k)
ample paid time off
festive holiday schedule
friendly and creative work environment
state-of-the-art office
flexibility to work from home when needed
three coffee makers
arcade

Fulltime

Design Director

Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle,...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

120000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Year

Complex NTWRK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of professional creative experience at a design firm, agency, publication, or media company, with an emphasis on branding, digital media, and 360 content
Minimum 3 years of professional experience leading multi-faceted creative projects from start to finish
Strong design background, including an intimate understanding of the entire design process and its various production processes and procedures
A passion and deep knowledge of current and historic design references relevant to Complex brands
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Ability to reconcile and communicate the relationship between aesthetic, strategic, and business objectives
A natural ability to collaborate with others and thrive under pressure
Mastery of Adobe Creative suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator are a must
Familiarity and interest in coding, UX/UI design
Experience and knowledge of AI tools like Krea, Invoke, Kling, etc. are a must

Job Responsibility

Support creative leadership in all aspects of Complex brands, providing clear and decisive direction on matters of art direction, visual identity, taste, and tone
Guide the creation of brand guidelines, including templates, and marketing materials for Complex’s audience-facing brands and IP
Provide design direction and design for special projects across a variety of platforms and media
Organize and present creative work for internal and external review, taking extra care to ensure creative alignment of all parties
Support the Creative VP in the smooth running of the Design team, by providing clear feedback and direction to Art Director and designers
Help to lead creative efforts by working in close collaboration with leading brand and cross-functional partners
Support Chief Creative Innovation Officer and Creative VP led initiatives across various media: Digital, Print, Experiential, Social, and Marketing
Manage multiple projects, deliverables, timelines, and team objectives simultaneously
Foster conceptual and professional development amongst team members, leading by example
Develop and nurture team skill sets and capabilities, maintaining a rigorous creative process necessary for a high-functioning team

What we offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Fulltime

Associate Design Director

Associate Design Directors at GSD&M combine creativity with technical expertise ...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

GSD&M

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of design experience and the skills to match
Portfolio showcasing diverse design systems across mediums
Maintain brand consistency across all projects while adapting to client needs
Present design concepts and clearly articulate design choices to stakeholders
Ability to manage and complete projects with minimal supervision
Some supervisory experience within a design department
Responsible, humble leadership skills
A proactive, self motivated, and dependable work ethic
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills

Job Responsibility

Design brand systems and tool kits for application across print, digital, and interactive media
Thrive in logo design, color palettes, patterns, illustration and typography
Lead projects with minimal supervision
Guide designers and help them make their work better every step of the way
Work well alone, with a partner and with different client teams
Find opportunities to make great work on projects large and small
Turn feedback into even better work and help your teams do the same
Juggle multiple projects, clients and deadlines without you or your teams dropping the ball
Nurture, lead, and motivate junior creative talent
Stay current with design trends and tools to enhance creative output

What we offer

generous benefits
plenty of time off
opportunities for growth

Graphic Designer, Brand Partnerships

Our team is growing and looking for a strong Designer to support the Complex Bra...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

Complex NTWRK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years of graphic design experience at an agency, culturally-adjacent media publisher, or in-house brand
Passion for forward-thinking design across digital, print, experiential, and product
Voracious consumer of pop culture and working knowledge of trends in music, events, streetwear, and fashion at large
Well-organized with strict attention to detail in quick turnarounds
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, interpersonal
Able to support design leadership with thoughtful executions
Obsess about the details and push the creative until its reached the best execution
Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an energetic, fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
Must have strong time management skills and the ability to pivot from project to project juggling multiple at a time
Expert in latest Mac software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), Google Slides, Figma, ReadyMag, SketchUp or other experiential 3D render software

Job Responsibility

Collaborate: Working with design leaders, art directors, account managers, experiential and product to create a vision and roadmap for product execution
Executing projects: Taking projects from concept to launch, creating within existing workflow systems while marrying brand guidelines and the Complex visual ID
Display and Social Design: Ability to translate larger campaign initiatives and creative into display and social packages
Experiential Design: Work with design leadership on executing physical brand experiences—from bespoke pop-up activations to large-scale experiences like ComplexCon
Apparel: Design comps of limited-edition merch drops, and collabs bringing fashion sensibility to product storytelling
Executing: Creating designs and product solutions for any given task. Flawlessly execute compositions, layouts, and renders
Presenting: Ability to speak to design work to internal design leadership

What we offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Fulltime

Design Director, Brand Design

DesignX Community

Location:
Canada , Toronto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

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