Full Time
Hybrid
Toronto

Senior Designer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Designer to join our team on a full-time basis. We’re looking for a creative, passionate storyteller, with an array of creative and technical skills to join us as we expand our design capacity. You will be working closely with Sandbox’s leadership, production, and creative teams - in particular, our Design Lead. In addition to designing and illustrating, you may play a leadership role by mentoring junior and intermediate team members, providing guidance to elevate their skills, and eventually leading projects from concept to completion. You will apply your expertise to a variety of projects, through research/conceptualization, storyboarding, design, execution, quality control, and team collaboration.

You will:

  • Drive and contribute to the production of static, animated, website and mixed media projects.
  • Develop smart visual concepts to help our clients tell their stories and communicate their impact.
  • Produce and provide direction on the creation of mood boards, storyboards, and style frames that communicate Sandbox’s vision to our clients and get them excited about the final product.
  • Use strong graphic and illustration skills to design and prep final assets.
  • Employ strong layout and typography skills to craft cohesive compositions that align with the client’s brand identity and project goals.
  • Deliver a high level of quality control on all stages of projects, from research and concept development through to design and execution. Work with project owners to interpret client and partner objectives to support the creative process.
  • Collaborate with team members and freelancers including illustrators, graphic and UX/UI designers, animators and editors.
  • Assess client feedback and propose solutions that meet Sandbox’s and our clients’ objectives and best interests.
  • Mentor and support team members to foster growth and skill development.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Your skills and experience

  • Degree or diploma in design, illustration, art direction, animation or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7-10+ years experience in design, including at least 3 years of senior roles.
  • Advanced knowledge of Figma and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Cloud software such as After Effects, including using the programs in conjunction.
  • Demonstrated expertise in typography, colour theory, balance, and layout innovation to create compelling designs.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to effectively action creative direction and feedback.
  • Comfortability meeting tight deadlines, working on multiple projects at a time and remaining flexible through revisions.
  • An organized approach to project file management.
  • Detail oriented mindset.

Bonus if You Have…

  • Experience leading and mentoring team members in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience leading projects from conceptualization to delivery.
  • Experience with video and audio editing, including sound design.
  • Experience with 2D animation approaches.
  • Experience with 3D animation software and techniques.
  • Experience in UX/UI design.
  • Multingual, especially fluency in French and/or Spanish.

Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

ABOUT US

At Sandbox we are a multidisciplinary team at the intersection of media, design and technology and have a passion for learning. We work hard and venture into new territory to deliver beautiful, out-of-the-box digital media and learning products. We strive to make a difference for clients who work to improve lives on a global scale, from UNICEF to the World Health Organization, from TEDx to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.

At Sandbox you’ll get to:

  • Join a small and mighty team of filmmakers, designers, technologists, educators, researchers, and operational maestros who share knowledge and grow together
  • Work in a dynamic agency environment with a lot of autonomy and plenty of opportunity to exercise your creativity on client-driven and homegrown products
  • Stretch your skills and have opportunities for a range of career pathways, whether you love media, technology, learning or all of them
  • Use your skills to make a difference, whether you’re interested in improving education, health, the economy, our communities or the environment
  • Enjoy a flexible work environment with a hybrid office, four weeks of vacation, health and dental benefits, attractive salary progression and professional development opportunities

The hiring process

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only individuals invited to an interview will be contacted. The process will involve the following steps:

  • Submit your CV, cover letter, and answers to screening questions on Indeed (these are mandatory!).
  • Complete an online skills assessment.
  • Participate in two interviews and a pre-assignment.
  • Receive a conditional offer (pending references).

Screening question(s):

  • Please include links to 3 selected portfolio projects. Briefly describe your contribution to each sample.
  • What educational credentials relevant to the role do you have?
  • How many years of experience relevant to the role do you have?
  • Please share an example of design that inspires you and tell us why you chose it.

Benefits

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Work from home

Location

The offices of Sandbox Inc. are located in downtown Toronto, just south of Trinity Bellwoods park. Our team currently operates on a hybrid model, with some days in the office and some days remote.

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Thanks for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!