Manager, Design
Core
Leads the design team within the University of Waterloo's in-house Creative Studio, translating brand direction into coordinated print and digital design execution.
Role type
Manager, Design (Team Lead)
Builds
Print and digital creative assets for the University of Waterloo
Domain
Higher Education / Marketing & Communications
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Design execution, Visual identity application, Creative production, Quality assurance, Workflow management, Resource allocation, Stakeholder management, Process improvement, Design systems knowledge, Accessibility standards
Preferred skills
Higher education experience, Design leadership
Technologies
Design software, Asset management tools
Responsibilities
Leads the design team and manages day-to-day operations, Assigns work and allocates resources based on priorities, Ensures design outputs align with brand and accessibility standards, Translates briefs into structured workplans and timelines, Supports team development and performance management, Drives continuous improvement in workflows and templates
