Design Lead at Top Hat

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of professional design experience
Proven experience in a leadership capacity (managing, mentoring, or providing art direction to designers, freelancers, or direct reports)
Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in brand, marketing, and visual design across multiple mediums
Proven ability to set creative direction while remaining hands-on in execution
Experience using AI-powered design or creative tools and an interest in experimenting with new technologies to enhance creative output
Strong organizational skills with experience managing creative workflows and timelines
Demonstrated experience in strategically managing complex, cross-functional projects with defined timelines and deliverables
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
A passion for building and evolving brands that connect with audiences

Responsibilities

Provide creative direction and mentorship to the design function, setting performance standards and fostering a culture of excellence
Lead creative direction across all marketing and brand initiatives, ensuring consistency and alignment with company strategy
Strategically plan, prioritize, and manage the creative project pipeline, ensuring high-quality, on-time execution of all creative assets and campaigns
Conceptualize and design assets for digital, social platforms, sales enablement, events and more
Own and project manage creative workflows, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality, on-time execution
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Web Development, Product, Engineering, and Revenue teams to translate business needs into compelling creative solutions
Explore and apply AI-powered creative tools to elevate design output and workflows
Provide art direction and feedback to freelancers and partners
Champion the brand voice and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all channels and touchpoints
Stay current on design trends, AI-powered tools, and best practices to continually raise the creative bar

Skills

Creative Direction

Design Leadership

AI Tools

Brand Identity

Project Management

Art Direction

Graphic Design

Digital Design

Social Media Design

Workflow Optimization

Top Hat

Provides educational tools and resources

About Top Hat

Top Hat provides educational tools and resources aimed at enhancing the learning experience for both educators and students. Its main products include Top Hat Pages, which allows educators to personalize content easily, and interactive response tools that engage students during lessons. Additionally, Top Hat offers a collection of fully editable textbooks, giving educators the flexibility to tailor their teaching materials. Unlike many competitors, Top Hat focuses on creating a user-friendly platform that caters to diverse learning needs across entire campuses, making it suitable for both individual courses and whole institutions. The goal of Top Hat is to empower educators to deliver personalized and equitable learning experiences, ensuring that education is accessible and engaging for all students.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$228.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees