About Us:

Superior Glove is a family-owned company with over 100 years in designing and manufacturing innovative hand protection for every major hazard. We innovate to fit the protection workers need into comfortable PPE they’ll want to wear. Headquartered in Acton, Canada, Superior Glove has grown from humble beginnings to a global contender, with several locations across Ontario, Newfoundland, Alberta, Quebec, Honduras, New York, Louisiana and Mexico.

The ideal candidate:

Are you a creative leader who is passionate about building strong brands and developing talented designers? Do you thrive on turning ideas into impactful visual experiences while mentoring a high-performing team?

We're looking for a strategic and collaborative Design Strategist, Team Lead who will serve as the teams art director. You'll provide creative vision, champion our brand standards, and inspire exceptional design across every project. You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, confidently presenting ideas to stakeholders while fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This position is based at our Global Headquarters in Acton, Ontario, with the option to work in a hybrid environment. Regular onsite presence is required to collaborate with team members, support training, and oversee creative work.

More about the role:

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Design Strategist, Team Lead is responsible for leading Superior Glove's graphic design function by providing creative direction, visual brand stewardship, and leadership for the design team. This role oversees the development and execution of visual assets across print, digital, video, motion graphics, social media, web, events, and product marketing to deliver a consistent and engaging brand experience. Working closely with the Marketing Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll drive creative excellence while contributing hands-on design expertise when required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead creative direction across all marketing channels, including print, digital, web, social media, video, motion graphics, events, and product marketing.
• Champion and evolve Superior Glove's visual identity, brand standards, and design systems.
• Develop creative concepts and visual strategies for campaigns, product launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective creative solutions.
• Review, approve, and provide constructive feedback on creative work produced by internal designers and external partners.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the graphic design team through regular performance conversations and career development planning.
• Manage creative workflows, establish priorities, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing creative culture.
• Manage relationships with external creative vendors, freelancers, photographers, illustrators, and agencies.
• Participate in leadership meetings and represent the graphic design function across the organization.
• Contribute hands-on design work when specialized expertise is required or project demands exceed team capacity.
• Ensure all final creative assets meet brand, quality, and production standards.

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary education in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing art direction, creative leadership, or leading visual brand initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related applications).
• Strong knowledge of branding, typography, visual communication, digital design, and print production.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and project management platforms such as Asana or Monday.com.
• Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept through execution while managing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for mentoring creative professionals and building high-performing teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
• Experience managing remote teams is considered an asset.

A professional portfolio showcasing relevant work is required as part of the application.

Why work for us?

Superior Glove is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture to ensure every voice is heard and valued. When you work at Superior Glove, you are part of the family!

Some of the benefits/perks include:

• Yearly contenders and recipients of multiple prestigious awards including Canada’s Best Managed for over 10 years, Canada’s Safest Manufacturer, Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, Canada’s Excellence Business Award and more!
• Enjoy our Recognition Program to gain access to fantastic rewards!
• Access to our on-site fitness lessons, equipment, “Grab and Go” bikes and more
• Take part in community and company events, staff lunch adventures and annual barbeques!

We are a family owned and operated company meeting international standards by “Improving Occupational Hand Protection through Innovation”

Superior Glove strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the company will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.

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