Brand Manager

Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute

Artistic Director leading brand identity at Mila, an AI research institute in Montreal. Overseeing visual concepts and implementing innovative design strategies for the organization.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Art Direction and Brand Identity development, with a strong focus on creating innovative visual assets and enhancing brand experiences. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and maintaining high executional standards in graphic design.

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Art DirectionBrand Identity DevelopmentAdobe MasteryAI-Assisted Creation ToolsBilingualism in French and English

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Hard Skills

Graphic Design360° Asset DesignVisual Concept CreationTechnical PrecisionCreativityProcess OptimizationCollaborationProject ManagementBrand Experience EnhancementStrategic Presentation

Soft Skills

CuriosityVersatilityAbility to Work Under Tight DeadlinesCollaborative Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaMidjourneyNano BananaVeo 3FloraClaude Cowork

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Graphic Design

Industry Keywords

Brand VisionDesign DNACreative EnvironmentStakeholder AlignmentAdvertising CampaignsDigital DesignEvent Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall brand vision and leadership
Art Direction: Lead Mila’s art direction, ensuring every visual concept aligns with the established brand and the organization’s strategic objectives.
Brand Identity: Develop and maintain a powerful, coherent, and distinctive brand identity capable of positioning the organization as a global leader in AI.
360° Asset Design and Innovation
Creation of outstanding assets: Bring the communications strategy to life by producing striking visuals for advertising campaigns, digital design, and event materials.
Brand Experience: Enhance the brand experience across every touchpoint, physical or digital, pushing the conventional boundaries of graphic design.
Executional Rigor and Methodological Excellence
Impeccable quality: Ensure complete graphic and technical precision from research and ideation through to final production.
Strategic buy-in: Present concepts in a structured and persuasive manner to secure stakeholder alignment and commitment for the most ambitious projects.
Curiosity, technical exploration, and AI-forward thinking
Innovation and process optimization: Embody Mila’s DNA by proactively exploring and integrating generative AI tools and cutting-edge techniques into the creative process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in graphic design or equivalent training
Experience: Minimum 10–12 years in graphic design or art direction (ideally in an agency, a highly creative environment, or with brands that have a strong design DNA)
Technical mastery: Expert command of Adobe and current design tools such as Figma
AI expertise: Strong curiosity and hands-on experience with AI-assisted creation tools (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Veo 3, Flora, Claude Cowork)
Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to manage complex brand identities and 360° rollouts
Skills: High level of rigor, ability to work under tight deadlines, and a collaborative mindset
Creativity and versatility
Management of internal and external collaborators
Bilingualism: Fluency in both French and English, due to regular interactions with some of our anglophone partners, stakeholders, or members of our academic community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact
A comprehensive group benefits program (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance, and supplemental coverages)
An employee and family assistance program
Access to telemedicine services
Paid time off policy with a base of 20 vacation days from the start of employment
A retirement savings plan with a minimum employer contribution of 4%
A generous flexible benefits allowance that lets you customize your benefits according to what supports your well-being. You can select and combine options such as lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days, and an increased employer pension contribution
Flexible working hours, a summer schedule, and the option to work remotely
An office located in the heart of Petite Italie, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighborhood, close to public transit
A team of domain experts—passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging people
A collaborative and inclusive work environment