Senior Manager, Visual Design

Dandy

. Serve as art director and visual authority for Dandy’s graphic design team .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 $140,250 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in visual design with a strong focus on leading design teams, establishing scalable design systems, and executing high-impact creative across multiple channels. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a proven ability to manage resources and deliver strategically aligned design solutions.

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Art DirectionTeam LeadershipAdobe Creative SuiteFigma ProficiencyDesign System Development

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Hard Skills

Visual DesignMulti-Channel CampaignsDesign ResourcingCreative ExecutionGovernance ProcessesMotion Design3D AnimationDigital Asset ManagementPhoto ProductionVideo Production

Soft Skills

Creative JudgmentAccountabilityOperational RigorStrategic AlignmentFeedback Provision

Industry Keywords

Graphic DesignBrand SystemsAgency ExperienceGlobal MarketsCreative Speed

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as art director and visual authority for Dandy’s graphic design team
Set and maintain visual standards across all channels and touchpoints
Lead, manage, and develop a team of designers
Elevate craft, conceptual thinking, and execution across the team
Establish and evolve scalable design systems, campaign frameworks, and governance processes
Ensure consistency and efficiency across global markets
Oversee creative execution across marketing channels and high-impact initiatives
Own design team resourcing and capacity planning
Balance internal workloads and leverage agencies, freelancers, and contractors as needed
Partner with go-to-market teams to translate business objectives into high-impact creative
Lead structured design reviews and provide actionable feedback
Identify opportunities to improve creative speed, quality, scalability, and innovation using emerging tools and AI-powered workflows
Drive continuous elevation of Dandy’s visual identity

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in visual design
Significant experience at the Art Director or Senior Manager level in design roles
Proven experience leading and developing multiple designers, with more than two direct reports
Standout portfolio demonstrating integrated, multi-channel campaigns, strong art direction, and scalable brand systems
Deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Fluency in Figma
Experience across digital, print, performance, events, and campaign design
Experience working in an agency or managing multiple brands
Understanding of scaling creative across diverse touchpoints
Experience with design resourcing and capacity planning
Experience managing agencies, freelancers, and external partners
Experience working with digital asset management systems and maintaining governance
Experience partnering with senior and executive stakeholders
Exceptional creative judgment and ability to interpret briefs, navigate ambiguity, and deliver strategically aligned design solutions
High ownership, accountability, and operational rigor
U.S. work authorization and sponsorship status must be provided in the application
Bonus: experience building and managing design systems for global markets
Bonus: experience with motion design and 3D animation
Bonus: strong knowledge of photo and video production

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Healthcare
Dental support
Mental health support
Parental planning resources
Retirement savings options
Generous paid time off
Inclusive benefits tailored to country
Regionally adjusted compensation for candidates hired outside the U.S.