Hybrid, Toronto $150k–$160k base + 22% incentive The largest bank in Canada is seeking a Design Director to lead design strategy and execution for a suite of investment products. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the future of how Canadians invest. You'll champion a design culture that drives innovation, elevates user experience, and differentiates in a competitive market. You'll own the end-to-end design function, from strategy and product design to user research and design systems. What you'll do

Lead the design vision across the team by collaborating with cross-functional partners in Product, Engineering, and Marketing to translate insights into business outcomes Mentor and scale a team of 8–10 designers across UX, UI, research, and content design, overseeing design for web, mobile, and emerging platforms Champion rigorous user research and testing to inform product decisions Lead AI adoption in design, executing a strategy for leveraging AI tools to enhance ideation, streamline workflows, and improve design efficiency across the team Create scalable, maintainable design systems and standards that accelerate delivery What you'll bring

10+ years of design leadership experience,



with 5+ years in a director or equivalent role Deep knowledge of the investing and wealth management industry, including market dynamics, regulatory considerations, investor behaviours, and competitive landscape An active investor with hands-on experience managing a self-directed portfolio A clear vision for AI adoption in design, and comfort experimenting with and scaling new tools across design, prototyping, research, and ideation A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, leadership outcomes, integrated user research, and measurable impact An exceptional communicator who can influence senior stakeholders What's in it for you

A seat at the table with Wealth Management leadership, with regular executive visibility on a high-priority initiative Reporting to the Wealth Management Head of Design, with the support of a 25+ person design organization Authority to hire and shape the team you lead A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, versatile benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable Employee share ownership plan with base salary matching Hybrid: 4 days per week in the downtown Toronto office (across from Union Station)

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📌 Director of Design (Toronto)
🏢 Design Strategists
📍 Toronto