Director of Design
Director of Design
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Job Description
Were building a relationshiporiented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.
At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
To learn more about CIBC please visit
What youll be doing
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Experience and Design as a Design Director youll lead the Simplii Financial Design team responsible for setting the creative vision and ensuring the of highquality design solutions across our digital touchpoints. Youll mentor and manage a team of designers fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. Partnering with stakeholders across product technology marketing analytics and research youll translate business objectives and user needs into cohesive design strategies that drive engagement and satisfaction.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 13 days per week onsite while other days will be remote.
How youll succeed
Strategic Leadership Define and articulate the design vision and strategy ensuring alignment with Simplii Financial s goals and brand identity.
Team Development Lead mentor and inspire a team of designers fostering professional growth and maintaining high standards of design excellence.
CrossFunctional Collaboration Work closely with product managers developers marketers analytics experts and user researchers to integrate design seamlessly into the product development process.
Design Oversee the endtoend design process from concept to delivery ensuring timely and highquality outcomes that meet user needs and business objectives.
Design Systems Champion the evolution and application of Simpliis design system ensuring consistency efficiency and scalability across all digital products.
DataDriven Decisions Collaborate with user research and analytics teams to incorporate quantitative and qualitative insights into the design process ensuring our work is grounded in real client needs.
Accessibility Compliance Ensure accessibility principles are fully integrated into the design process and that digital products adhere to WCAG standards providing inclusive experiences for all users.
Innovation and Trends Stay on top of industry trends emerging technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation in design solutions.
Quality Assurance Establish and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and accessibility across all digital products.
Who you are
You can demonstrate experience of 7 years in design its an asset if you have 3 years in a leadership role preferably within the financial or fintech industry.
You have a degree/diploma inDesign HumanComputer Interaction or a related field.
You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
You can demonstrate experience in design tools such as Figma Adobe Creative Suite and have a strong understanding of frontend code and technologies and how they relate to design implementation.
You posses good communication Skills. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies to diverse audiences.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.
We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social pointsbased recognition program.
Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attributebased assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation coding French proficiency MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Toronto161 Bay St. 4thEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Business Design PrototypingRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
