Public Office is looking for a
SENIOR DESIGNER
to join our tight-knit, hardworking
and fun-loving team.
THE COMPANY—
Founded in 2017, Public Office is a Toronto-based strategy, marketing and creative agency that collaborates with clients to achieve stunning results. We are strategists, designers and producers, striking the optimal balance between metrics and aesthetics. Versatility is our advantage; we work with B2B and B2C businesses of all sizes, across all channels, to help them define and execute winning go-to-market programs.
THE ROLE—
The Senior Designer is an instrumental member of the Public Office team. They provide a high level of expertise, inspiration and insight-driven design sensibilities to lead projects across a variety of clients and media, leading design initiatives from initial briefing through to final delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, can seamlessly shift between different brand voices and visual styles, and brings both creative excellence and strong client relationship skills.
The Senior Designer is primarily a graphic design expert, but is also fluent in art direction, illustration, digital design, brand strategy and production, enabling them to work collaboratively with their peers and multi-disciplinary freelance partners to create and execute holistic creative solution for our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL BE
DOING—
Lead creative development of a broad spectrum of brand design and marketing campaign projects including but not limited to brand visual identities and design systems, promotional campaigns across social media, print, out-of-home, email, mobile, web, physical activations, video and publications
Research and draw from a variety of design philosophies, trends and influences to inform a sophisticated creative approach
Lead and guide junior design team in projects from concept to delivery
Develop compelling visual solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients across B2B and B2C environments, translating their business objectives into impactful design solutions
Manage multiple client projects simultaneously with varying timelines and priorities, working well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Present concepts directly to clients and stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Collaborate with team members and freelance partners across account management, strategy, copywriting, digital design, animation, photography, styling and production
WHO YOU ARE—
A creative design nerd with a real passion for the visual world and genuine curiosity about what makes people think and feel
Possess a strong design aesthetic cultivated over years of study and practice, and a thirst to continuing growing to create compelling new work that stands out
Meticulous eye for quality, consistency and detail, without losing sight of the broader purpose and context of the work
Focused and driven, with a strong ability to prioritize work and resources across multiple and various projects
A generous mentor and teacher who is eager to share their knowledge with junior team
members, clients, and partners
A positive, self-motivated and resourceful person who finds inspiration and potential
everywhere
A confident yet humble team player who is comfortable giving and receiving constructive
feedback in the spirit of making the work the best it can be
A creative problem-solver who leverages insights, creative inspiration, and strategic thinking to arrive at novel, customized solutions
Knowledge of accessibility design standards and how to work well within them
WHAT YOU’VE DONE—
5-10 years of relevant professional experience as a Senior Designer or Design Director in a creative agency or internal creative department
Built an impressive portfolio of signature design projects spanning brand concepts, identities, design systems and successful campaigns across multiple mediums
Created strong and lasting relationships with talented peers in the field who can lean in to support larger projects or specific needs
Proficient in design software (e.g. Figma, InDesign) and learning how to leverage AI to raise your game
BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field
THE DETAILS—
Full-time permanent hybrid role based at our studio in Toronto’s west end, with 3 days/week minimum in-person at our dog-friendly, open concept, sunny transit-accessible studio
Perks like extended long weekends in the summer, bonus days off during the holiday break, and quite a lot of birthday cake
Sounds like you? Submit your resume and portfolio at sayhi@wearepublicoffice.com.
THE COMPANY—
Founded in 2017, Public Office is a Toronto-based strategy, marketing and creative agency that collaborates with clients to achieve stunning results. We are strategists, designers and producers, striking the optimal balance between metrics and aesthetics. Versatility is our advantage; we work with B2B and B2C businesses of all sizes, across all channels, to help them define and execute winning go-to-market programs.
THE ROLE—
The Senior Designer is an instrumental member of the Public Office team. They provide a high level of expertise, inspiration and insight-driven design sensibilities to lead projects across a variety of clients and media, leading design initiatives from initial briefing through to final delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, can seamlessly shift between different brand voices and visual styles, and brings both creative excellence and strong client relationship skills.
The Senior Designer is primarily a graphic design expert, but is also fluent in art direction, illustration, digital design, brand strategy and production, enabling them to work collaboratively with their peers and multi-disciplinary freelance partners to create and execute holistic creative solution for our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING—
Lead creative development of a broad spectrum of brand design and marketing campaign projects including but not limited to brand visual identities and design systems, promotional campaigns across social media, print, out-of-home, email, mobile, web, physical activations, video and publications
Research and draw from a variety of design philosophies, trends and influences to inform a sophisticated creative approach
Lead and guide junior design team in projects from concept to delivery
Develop compelling visual solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients across B2B and B2C environments, translating their business objectives into impactful design solutions
Manage multiple client projects simultaneously with varying timelines and priorities, working well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Present concepts directly to clients and stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Collaborate with team members and freelance partners across account management, strategy, copywriting, digital design, animation, photography, styling and production
WHO YOU ARE—
A creative design nerd with a real passion for the visual world and genuine curiosity about what makes people think and feel
Possess a strong design aesthetic cultivated over years of study and practice, and a thirst to continuing growing to create compelling new work that stands out
Meticulous eye for quality, consistency and detail, without losing sight of the broader purpose and context of the work
Focused and driven, with a strong ability to prioritize work and resources across multiple and various projects
A generous mentor and teacher who is eager to share their knowledge with junior team
members, clients, and partners
A positive, self-motivated and resourceful person who finds inspiration and potential
everywhere
A confident yet humble team player who is comfortable giving and receiving constructive
feedback in the spirit of making the work the best it can be
A creative problem-solver who leverages insights, creative inspiration, and strategic thinking to arrive at novel, customized solutions
Knowledge of accessibility design standards and how to work well within them
WHAT YOU’VE DONE—
5-10 years of relevant professional experience as a Senior Designer or Design Director in a creative agency or internal creative department
Built an impressive portfolio of signature design projects spanning brand concepts, identities, design systems and successful campaigns across multiple mediums
Created strong and lasting relationships with talented peers in the field who can lean in to support larger projects or specific needs
Proficient in design software (e.g. Figma, InDesign) and learning how to leverage AI to raise your game
BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field
THE DETAILS—
Full-time permanent hybrid role based at our studio in Toronto’s west end, with 3 days/week minimum in-person at our dog-friendly, open concept, sunny transit-accessible studio
Perks like extended long weekends in the summer, bonus days off during the holiday break, and quite a lot of birthday cake
Sounds like you? Submit your resume and portfolio at sayhi@wearepublicoffice.com.