Design Director, Brand Design - Remote

Overview

As the Design Director, Brand at Wealthsimple, you will lead a talented team of designers to define the visual identity and vision for the company, ensuring high-quality design outputs that resonate with the audience.

In Short

• Own and drive the design vision for large-scale brand design initiatives.
• Champion Wealthsimple’s distinct brand identity across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with marketing leadership to develop creative solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align design solutions with company goals.
• Balance strategic design leadership with hands-on execution.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of talented designers.
• Advocate for design excellence and innovation.
• Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Provide clear feedback to team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact between the design team and other departments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in design leadership.
• Hands-on creative leadership with a strong portfolio.
• Strong understanding of Wealthsimple’s brand and visual identity.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a design team.
• Strategic thinking ability to translate business objectives into design solutions.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in financial services or tech industries is a plus.
• A passion for design trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a talented team in a growing fintech company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Impactful work that contributes to financial freedom for users.
• Access to innovative design projects.
• Professional development opportunities.