Lead Designer

We're looking for a senior-level Lead Designer to own creative output across a digital agency's client portfolio and set the standard for all design work. You'll translate concepts, rough visual directions, and strategic goals into multiple compelling creative options, allowing clients to react to strong ideas rather than a single safe execution. Reporting directly to the agency owner, you'll work closely with the technical lead and participate in creative reviews with senior marketing stakeholders on the agency's most demanding accounts. This role requires strong conceptual thinking, polished execution, speed, accuracy, and confident client communication. Responsibilities Own design output across the client portfolio, from initial concept through final delivery Translate loose direction into several distinct creative directions quickly, allowing clients to react, combine, and select ideas Produce brand-caliber creative for national accounts, with a visual standard comparable to work from a large agency Maintain quality control across all design work leaving the agency, including reviewing and elevating work produced by other team members Ensure consistency and accuracy across copy, specifications, calls to action, and brand guidelines Partner closely with the technical lead on projects that move from design into development or production Requirements A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual range, finished polish, and experience working on projects with meaningful brand stakes Senior-level conceptual ability, with the confidence to begin from a blank page and generate multiple creative options from an idea or broad visual direction The ability to work quickly and consistently, producing strong first drafts that require refinement rather than a complete redesign Genuine fluency with AI creative tools and a demonstrable process for using them to generate concepts, evaluate outputs, and develop finished creative Strong client-facing presence, with the ability to present, defend, and adjust creative work when engaging with senior marketing stakeholders Tools: Required: Adobe Creative Suite, with real depth in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop Required: Working fluency with current AI creative tooling and a demonstrable process for using it Strongly preferred: Figma, for UI and UX work and for collaboration with development A plus: Motion, animation, or video capability, and comfort with email design and build

The Lead Designer will own the creative output for a digital agency's client portfolio, translating strategic goals into multiple compelling design directions. They are responsible for maintaining high visual standards, performing quality control on team work, and partnering with technical leads for production.

Candidates must possess a strong portfolio demonstrating senior-level conceptual ability and polished execution for high-stakes brands. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and current AI creative tools is required, along with the ability to confidently present work to senior stakeholders.

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• Conceptual Thinking
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• AI Creative Tools
• Figma
• UI Design
• UX Design
• Motion Graphics
• Animation
• Video Production
• Email Design
• Client Communication
• Brand Identity
• Quality Control

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Marketing

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Jan 18, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available