Associate Design Director

Klick•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$140,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Design Director, you will establish the visual direction and design strategy for major healthcare campaigns and initiatives. You will mentor design teams while managing the execution of complex, multi-asset projects. You will also bridge creative strategy with design delivery, ensuring visual solutions that elevate client brands within healthcare constraints.

Requirements

7–10 years of graphic design or digital design experience in advertising, marketing, or creative agencies with demonstrated leadership.
Heavy emphasis on digital design is preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Advanced proficiency with Figma
Portfolio demonstrating ability to establish visual direction, lead design teams, and deliver integrated creative across multiple channels

Nice To Haves

Award-winning work or design recognition; experience with design thinking or UX methodology
Familiarity with digital production workflows, accessibility standards, and responsive design across healthcare digital channels
Exposure to emerging creative technologies including generative AI tools for ideation, asset production, and concepting

Responsibilities

Establish visual direction and design strategy for major healthcare campaigns, developing design systems and guidelines that ensure consistency across executions
Lead design teams in translating strategic concepts and creative briefs into polished, on-brand visual solutions across print, digital, and experiential
Mentor junior designers, conduct design reviews, and maintain design quality standards while balancing creative ambition with healthcare brand constraints
Collaborate with art direction and creative strategy to develop compelling visual narratives that support client positioning
Present design work to clients, articulating design strategy and managing feedback through approval and implementation