Senior Designer - Thinkingbox

Thinkingbox•Toronto, ON

32d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Additional skills in motion and/or illustration are a plus
Start-up experience is a bonus but not a requirement

Responsibilities

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.