Brand & Marketing Designer Jobs in Toronto, Canada
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Toronto, Canada
Top Benefits
Remote work with occasional in-person
4.5 day work week (half-day Fridays)
Unlimited paid time off
About the role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience in brand design, marketing, or visual identity, with a portfolio showcasing brand identities that live in digital environments
- Proven expertise in translating brand strategy into compelling visual identities, design systems, and marketing materials
- Strong presentation skills—you can confidently articulate design rationale to large stakeholder groups
- Experience working in collaborative, highly iterative environments, sharing work frequently and refining based on feedback
- Proficiency in Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and a deep understanding of brand documentation and systematization
- A passion for storytelling and the ability to create narratives that drive brand engagement
- Comfortable leading workshops, brand exercises, and sprints with both internal and external teams
- A deep understanding of product design principles and how brand design integrates with digital experiences
- Experience in motion, 3D, or interactive design to enhance brand expression
- Strong writing skills—whether it’s creative copy, brand guidelines, or strategic positioning
- Research shows that women and other marginalized groups tend to only apply for a job when they meet every single criteria. Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box? Reach out anyways!
What the job involves
- As a Principal Brand Designer, you will set the creative vision for brands, driving excellence in brand identity, marketing, and storytelling
- You’ll guide clients and internal teams through the brand design process, ensuring our work is both visually stunning and strategically impactful
- You’ll play a key role in shaping how Metalab and our clients' brands come to life across digital experiences, bringing a systems-thinking approach to branding that integrates seamlessly with product design
- You’ll act as a brand leader, advocating for design excellence while collaborating across disciplines to build brands that don’t just look great—they enhance user experiences and drive business impact
- Lead the brand design process from concept to execution, setting the creative and strategic vision for brands
- Develop inspiring, relevant, and scalable brand identities that strengthen digital products and businesses
- Act as a trusted partner to clients and internal teams, educating them on brand best practices and guiding them through a rigorous but agile branding process
- Work closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Client Partners to ensure brand identity aligns seamlessly with product experiences
- Advocate for brand thinking across the organization, increasing brand literacy within our teams and clients
- Deliver polished, well-documented brand systems that serve as an enduring source of truth for internal and external teams
- Push creative boundaries, exploring motion, 3D, and interactive elements to elevate brand experiences
- Present, sell, and defend creative work to stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and alignment at every stage of the process
Benefits
- Remote & IRL: We've been doing remote work since '06 and wouldn't have it any other way — and make space for quality time in-person to stay connected
- 4.5 day weeks We take half-day Fridays because there's life outside of work
- Unlimited time off: Unlimited PTO (really). We want everyone to be healthy and get time to give back
- Zero timesheets: We are focused on the results and quality of our work — not on counting hours
- Learning & Growth: Custom opportunities to invest in your career growth
- Flex hours & locations: For a schedule that's one-size-fits-you
- Equity program: Make an impact on the world's leading products and sometimes have a stake in them, too
- Health & wellness coverage: Both mental and physical benefits so you can be your best on and off the screen
- Parental leave: We give 16 weeks of paid and protected leave for primary caregivers
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