Digital Creative Director

Questrade

  • North York, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?Health & wellbeing resources and programsPaid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balanceCompetitive compensation and benefits packagesWork-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in officeCareer growth and development opportunitiesOpportunities to contribute to community causesWork with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environmentWe’re looking for our next Digital Creative Director. Could It Be You?You are an outstanding creative web designer to lead our Creative Shop, our in-house creative powerhouse. You will own the visual design and contribute to the art direction, from public experience to product design. You will be working alongside motion designers, 3D artists, content strategists, and product design teams. You'll be the design visionary responsible for the visual design domain, spearheading the creation of cutting-edge new visual languages, experimenting with new design patterns, and leading the visual design language for both marketing and product design.Need more details? Keep reading…World Class Visual Design ExcellenceLead and provide direction for dynamic motion graphics and animations for marketing campaigns, social media, and our product platforms.Develop and integrate 3D elements and visuals to add depth and sophistication to our brand storytelling.Lead and design a wide range of digital assets, including social media content, ad creatives, email templates, and web graphics, ensuring brand consistency.Collaborate closely with product design and marketing teams to translate complex financial concepts into clear, engaging visuals.Stay at the forefront of design trends, actively exploring and implementing AI-powered tools to enhance creativity and workflow efficiency.Strategic PartnershipWork closely with marketing teams to translate campaign concepts into high-performing web experiences.Partner with UX researchers and analysts to understand user behavior and optimize design decisions.Present design concepts and rationale to executive stakeholders across both product lines.Key CompetenciesChampion best practices in visual design, art direction, and emerging technologies, guiding the team in their adoption.Drive continuous improvement in creative processes and output, setting high standards for visual excellence.Expert-level public experience design.A strong portfolio showcasing a high level of craft in visual design, with demonstrated examples of published motion graphics and 3D work.So are YOU our next Job Title? You are if you…Leadership & Team Management3+ years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of 5+ individuals.Lead and inspire a team of multi-disciplinary creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Mentor and develop team members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.Oversee project workflows and resource allocation within the Creative Shop, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.Design Craftsmanship & AI Mastery5+ years of professional graphic design experience in a fast-paced environment.Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and familiarity with 3D software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D).Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working effectively in cross-functional teams.A proactive curiosity and hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, RunwayML, Adobe Firefly) in the design process.Sounds like you? Click below to apply! #LI-Hybrid #LI-JW1

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