Design Director
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitors work and progress by supervising the work of junior designers and provides support as needed
- Conducts internal design reviews and makes sure the work aligns with Client Service and Strategy teams imperatives
- Oversees the design and production for logos and design systems across both digital and traditional channels
- Designs original pieces, including illustrations and infographics, and generates ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services at high quality standards
- Review all materials for consistency in layout guidelines and all branding elements; takes a proactive approach when planning to meet client objectives and deadlines
- Reviews and guides all solutions in effectively getting messages across in digital media through the use of color, type, imagery, and format
- Maintains awareness of budget requirements and limits and alerts client service leads in advance when work exceeds budget, and obtains appropriate approvals to follow through
- Able to defend strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to input and further explorations
- Evaluates and synthesizes data from various clinical studies, presentations, and published papers; and looks for graphic opportunities to to visualize data clearly and effectively
- Work with developers to ensure proper implementation within a web environment and to ensure consistency and integrity of the creative vision
- Ensure aesthetics are aligned with usability, accessibility, and web standards
- Oversees the design and development of presentations; clearly and effectively describes visual concepts to key stakeholders
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge and application of Adobe Suite, Figma, and Sketch. Other relevant design programs are an asset
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Established presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Exhibits sound judgment and decisive problem solving ability
- Ability to build client rapport and trust
- Comfort with and enthusiasm for integrating AI into your work
Experience:
- 10+ years of related experience in an agency setting
- Experience leading a team of Designers
- Portfolio of completed design projects preferred
Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.
We’re also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.