Company description Leo Design is a full-service design and branding studio, housed within Leo Toronto. We pursue the marriage of thoughtful design, strategic thinking and meticulous craft. From start-ups to corporations, we create transformative brand identities, packaging, websites, publications, animation, objects and environments. Overview We’re looking for an Intermediate Designer to join our team who can move between the spaces of design and advertising. Grounded in fundamentals of design, the ideal candidate has the curiosity and flexibility to apply their skills broadly. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and executing high-quality visual identities and content across digital and print platforms. As an Intermediate Designer, you will take ownership of smaller projects independently while playing an integral role in larger, high-impact branding projects and marketing campaigns. Reporting Relationships This role reports to the Head of Design / Design Director Responsibilities Contribute to the development of visual identities—from concept through to final execution Translate strategic thinking into compelling, thoughtful design systems Evolve and maintain visual identity and brand guidelines across all platforms to ensure consistency Collaborate with creative directors, strategists, writers, and broader agency teams Apply design across brand and campaign contexts, flexing between worlds when needed Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards and deadlines. Present work clearly and confidently, both internally and to clients, and collaborate with both to refine and update the work based on feedback Maintain a high bar for typography, composition, and craft across all outputs Prepare accurate, error-free final files for both digital output and professional print production.



What makes this role unique You’ll work on design-led projects with the depth of a dedicated studio You will also influence work on a number of exciting clients that reach broader audiences through advertising and have access to the expansive skillsets and resources across the agency You’ll be part of a team that values craft as much as concept You’ll have the opportunity to shape brands holistically—not just execute against them You will have the opportunity to come up with your own ideas to pitch for fun internal Leo projects Qualifications Professional knowledge of graphic design is required as normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or completion of an art/advertising program. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively exchange important information with internal and external clients, manage work flow within and across teams and recommend improvements to existing processes that impact client relations. 3–5 years of experience in a design studio, branding agency, or similar environment Strong foundation in typography, layout and composition, with a high level of craft and attention to detail A robust professional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative solutions and technical execution. Ability to think in systems—creating work that scales across touchpoints, not just one-off executions Demonstrated conceptual thinking, with the ability to develop and articulate multiple creative directions Experience translating brand strategy into compelling visual outcomes Collaborative mindset, with experience working with team members across disciplines (strategy, copy, motion, production) Comfortable extending identity work into campaign and marketing applications (digital, social, OOH, etc.)



Strong understanding of how design shows up in the real world across formats, audiences, and constraints Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines while maintaining quality and consistency across them Clear communicator, with the ability to present and rationalize design decisions internally and to clients Open to feedback, with the confidence to challenge ideas constructively when needed Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma Solid understanding of production processes across print and digital Experience with motion graphics (After Effects, Premiere Pro) or a specific niche like Digital or UI/UX design, packaging, etc. is a nice to have Additional information Leo Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $65,000-$75,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Designer - C$65,000 - C$75,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Leo Design
📍 Toronto