Senior Creative Designer/Design Strategist
About this role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Creative Designer/Design Strategist who can bring a strong strategic and conceptual approach to creative projects. This role goes beyond execution — we need someone who can understand client objectives, develop creative directions, present ideas confidently, and deliver high-impact visual solutions across digital channels.
The ideal candidate has an agency background, strong communication skills, and experience working directly with clients or stakeholders. You should be comfortable transforming a brief into compelling creative concepts, storyboards, campaigns, and digital experiences.
Responsibilities- Lead creative ideation and translate business/client objectives into strong visual concepts and design strategies.
- Develop creative directions, mood boards, campaign concepts, and presentation-ready design proposals.
- Create high-quality designs that elevate brand storytelling and client-facing deliverables.
- Develop video concepts, storyboards, and visual narratives for digital/social content.
- Support UI/UX projects, including user journeys, wireframes, website/app layouts, and digital experiences.
- Present creative ideas and rationale directly to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide design recommendations based on brand positioning, audience insights, and campaign objectives.
- Collaborate with content, marketing, and strategy teams to bring campaigns to life.
- Ensure creative output meets a high standard across brand, digital, and social touchpoints.
- At least 5+ years of experience in creative design, art direction, or design strategy.
- Prior experience in a creative agency, digital agency, or brand consultancy environment preferred.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative concepts, campaigns, and premium design execution.
- Experience developing video storyboards, campaign visuals, digital assets, and client presentations.
- Good understanding of UI/UX principles and digital product/design experiences.
- Ability to interpret briefs, challenge ideas, and recommend creative solutions.
- Confident communicator who can join client calls, explain creative decisions, and independently manage feedback.
- Strong proficiency with tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design platforms.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with enterprise brands or regional/global clients.
- Experience supporting pitches, brand campaigns, or creative strategy projects.
- Motion graphics/video production understanding.
Company at a glance
DIGITAL connects technology builders and buyers to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions.
Established in 2018 under the Government of Canada’s Supercluster Initiative, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health.
Since inception, DIGITAL has delivered billions in projected revenue for Canadian companies, retained sovereign IP, launched hundreds of commercial products, and helped tens of thousands of Canadians gain the skills needed for the digital economy.
Learn more at digitalsupercluster.ca
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