Visual Communication Design Team Lead

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Your OpportunityThe Visual Communication Design Team Lead (TLVCD) combines hands‑on design with team leadership, helping visual communication designers deliver work that supports Stantec’s brand, marketing plans and campaigns, and business objectives. In partnership with Marketing, Communications and Public Relations leaders (MCPR) across the Business Operating Units (BOUs) and North America, this role delivers integrated design solutions that collectively strengthen brand affinity and industry positioning, raise awareness and drive growth.
Your Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, Brand, and Art Direction
Deliver compelling design projects end to end, from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff and archiving
Set the creative standard for the team through art direction, reviewing design work and giving clear, constructive feedback that keeps it on brand, builds craft and encourages fresh approaches
Prioritize design requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self‑serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround
Identify and lead opportunities to add value through design, such as theming and design direction, and recommend the most appropriate print and/or digital mediums and tactics based on audience, message, budget and timeline, helping clients and marketing partners achieve successful outcomes and strengthen the brand
Apply a thorough understanding of brand guidelines, templates, programs and software to keep design work consistent, on brand and efficient
Educate and train internal clients and the marketing team on brand guidelines, design direction, best practices and branded templates
Find creative solutions when requests fall outside standard design practices, while still meeting business and client needs
Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into design tools and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers, setting clear priorities, expectations and objectives aligned with business goals
Plan and allocate workload and resources, and manage project scheduling, to balance concurrent priorities across BOUs and geographies
Hold regular check‑ins and development conversations, mentoring and coaching, and support each team member’s growth, including onboarding and training
Manage the annual performance process and career development goals for direct reports
Foster a collaborative, engaging team culture and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across the design team and with MCPR colleagues.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Detail‑oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities
Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and direct reports
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to leverage AI tools and virtual assistants to improve efficiency, support creative workflows, and enhance design processes
Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines on an as‑needed basis
Innovative mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches.
Education/Experience
Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design or equivalent
7+ years professional visual communication design experience in a medium‑to large‑sized organization or design agency
2-3 years in a people leadership role.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range
Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$98,300.00 - $147,400.00 Annually
Pay TransparencyIn compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits SummaryRegular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location:
Canada | AB | Edmonton
Other Locations:
Canada | ON | Toronto
Organization:
BC-1196 Marketing & Comms-CA Corporate
Employee Status:
Regular
Management Level:
Individual contributor
Business Justification:
New Position
Travel:
No
Schedule:
Full time
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