Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
About the Role
Burson Canada is seeking a Senior Digital Designer to join our creative team in Toronto. This role is ideal for a mid-level designer who combines exceptional UX/UI expertise with strong visual and brand identity experience. You will help shape digital experiences, lead design execution across platforms, and work closely with cross-functional teams to produce high-impact work that supports both internal and client initiatives.
As a Senior Digital Designer, you will be a key contributor to innovative digital projects, including web interfaces, product prototypes, interactive assets, UX flows, and brand systems, while also bringing strong experience in visual identity (branding, rebranding) and reports/brochures for both digital and print.
Burson is a global communications and reputation firm where creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration matter. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work across sectors.
What You’ll Do
Digital & UX/UI Design
Lead the design and development of digital experiences, including web interfaces, mobile interfaces, and interactive prototypes.
Translate user-centered research and insights into clear, intuitive UX flows and visual designs.
Ensure strong usability, accessibility, and consistency across digital platforms.
Work with developers and digital teams to translate designs into working products.
Brand Identity & Visual Systems
Conceptualize and execute brand identity work, including visual systems, logo treatments, typography, and style guidelines.
Support brand refresh and rebranding work across digital and print touchpoints.
Ensure cohesive visual expression across platforms and campaigns.
Reports & Editorial Design
Design high-quality reports, brochures, whitepapers, pitch decks, and editorial layouts with strong visual storytelling.
Balance typographic excellence and layout hierarchy for multi-page documents.
Collaborate with strategy and content teams to deliver polished, professional assets.
Collaboration & Strategy
Partner with creative leads, strategists, account teams, and digital producers to support integrated communications and design solutions.
Participate in project planning and estimation, presenting design concepts and rationale to internal teams and stakeholders.
Mentor junior designers and support a collaborative, high-performance studio culture.
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with UX/UI trends, emerging tools, and digital design practices.
Provide insights and recommendations to continuously elevate the design process and output quality.
Skills & Qualifications
4–6+ years' experience in digital design, UX/UI, or related roles, with a strong portfolio demonstrating outcomes.
Must have experience in UX/UI design user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and interface systems.
Strong background in brand identity and visual design, including rebranding projects.
Experience designing reports, brochures, and editorial assets for digital and print channels.
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or equivalent.
Strong problem-solving skills, conceptual thinking, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
Bonus: experience with social media assets and motion/animation tools (After Effects), but not required.
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You belong at Burson:
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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