Manager, Design

The Manager, Design leads the day-to-day delivery of the design function within the University of Waterloo's in-house Creative Studio, translating brand direction and approved briefs into coordinated design execution across print and digital formats. This working manager role involves managing workflow, allocating resources, ensuring quality, and developing a team of designers to deliver accessible, high-quality creative work aligned to institutional priorities. The position requires balancing hands-on design contributions with team leadership and stakeholder collaboration.