Creative Lead

About ScalePad

About the Role

What You’ll Own

• Manage and evolve the visual identity across the master brand and digital channels.
• Oversee websites, digital ads, sales collateral, ebooks, conference booths, and other creative assets.
• Lead designers, developers, and motion graphic artists while coaching their growth and fostering team culture.
• Triage creative requests, align priorities, clarify requirements, and resource projects efficiently.
• Review and approve work for brand standards, project requirements, accuracy, originality, and quality.
• Manage relationships with freelancers, contractors, and external vendors to support timely, budget-conscious delivery.
• Collaborate with Product Design to align marketing and product visuals into a unified customer experience.
• Lead AI adoption by identifying valuable use cases, establishing guardrails, and coaching the Creative team.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 6 years of visual design experience, including at least 2 years in leadership or team management.
• B2B SaaS experience is essential.
• Understanding of brand systems, creative workflows, project briefs, intake, and end-to-end project management.
• Experience managing creatives across graphic design, development, motion, or other disciplines.
• A strong portfolio across digital, web, and brand design.
• Strong knowledge of modern design trends, typography, layout, and UX principles.
• Ability to balance hands-on creative work with strategic direction.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design software.
• Hands-on experience with AI-enabled creative tools for ideation, production, and workflow efficiency.
• Applicants should include a portfolio link.

Perks

• Employees may participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and RRSP matching.
• The company offers parental leave, mentorship programs, and an annual professional development budget.
• Employees receive modern hardware and equipment, employer-paid benefits, and support for remote or hybrid work environments.

Before You Apply

• This is a full-time role for candidates eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
• ScalePad uses AI for certain administrative hiring tasks, including transcription, note-taking, and interview documentation, without influencing candidate evaluation.