Associate Design Director - 12 month contract at Kick

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Healthcare, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Original thinker and superior craftsperson with deep understanding of branding power
Hands-on experience creating original designs while leading a team of Designers
Ability to confidently scope effort and approve timelines, demonstrating Klick values and processes
Conceptual and strategic mindset with attention to details
Experience in UX-based design
Keen eye for color and passion for typesetting
Ability to visually communicate ideas effectively
Portfolio, samples, or personal website required for consideration

Responsibilities

Monitor work and progress by supervising junior designers and providing support as needed
Conduct internal design reviews to ensure alignment with Client Service and Strategy teams' imperatives
Oversee design and production for logos and design systems across digital and traditional channels
Design original pieces, including illustrations and infographics, and generate ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services at high quality standards
Review all materials for consistency in layout guidelines and branding elements; take proactive approach to meet client objectives and deadlines
Review and guide solutions for effectively communicating messages in digital media through color, type, imagery, and format
Maintain awareness of budget requirements, alert client service leads when exceeding budget, and obtain approvals
Defend strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to input and further explorations
Evaluate and synthesize data from clinical studies, presentations, and published papers; identify graphic opportunities to visualize data clearly and effectively
Work with developers to ensure proper implementation within web environments

Skills

Branding

Graphic Design

Creative Direction

Team Leadership

Design Scoping

Creative Briefing

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$8.8MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.

Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.

Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.

The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.

Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.

Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.

Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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