Director of Design

Leap Event Technology is a remote-friendly company. This position is open to any candidate in North America.

WHO WE ARE:

Leap is revolutionizing the event technology industry by empowering organizers to create experiences that are more engaging, more thrilling, and more impactful than ever before. Our all-in-one suite of ticketing, mobile apps, experiential marketing, and patron management tools, combined with our expert marketing services, allows organizers to drive nonstop engagement and capture all customer data from their entire event. That’s why iconic brands like New York Comic Con, Bonnaroo, Illuminarium, and the NHL choose us to power their events.

We are a diverse and passionate team of event experts and fans who are dedicated to helping organizers transform their event experiences. Like our clients, we live and breathe events. We take our passion, knowledge, and hands-on experience and apply it to our work every single day. With offices in Dallas, Montreal, and Sydney, and an expansive remote workforce across the globe, our diverse backgrounds give us the experience needed to create incredible events for any industry, anywhere in the world.

As a Director of Design, you’ll shape how the Leap Event Tech clients show up across digital touchpoints — from campaigns and web experiences to event-driven activations and partner platforms. You’ll blend conceptual thinking with precise design craft to create digital work that connects emotionally, performs strategically, and pushes creative boundaries.

You’ll concept, design, and build experiences across channels — including web, app, and campaign environments — for both brand and partner initiatives. Your projects will range from high-velocity offer promotions to immersive storytelling experiences that push our clients business needs. 

You’ll use a user-first, idea-driven mindset to design digital moments that are intuitive, engaging, and unmistakably on brand. Collaboration is key — you’ll work closely with copywriters, creative leads, UX, developers, and marketing partners to bring bold ideas to life across every digital touchpoint. You’ll also help guide and mentor junior designers while maintaining creative consistency across our clients ecosystem.

Sounds interesting? Let’s talk.

AS A DIRECTOR OF DESIGN, YOU WILL:

• Design and produce digital marketing and advertising creative across Leap’s web and partner properties — including promotional pages, banners, landing pages, and event campaign assets.

• Partner with copywriters and creative leads to develop visual ideas that express Leap’s brand and partner voices.

• Translate campaign strategies and business goals into engaging, conversion-driven visual storytelling.

• Collaborate with UX, developers, and project managers to ensure flawless execution and alignment with brand standards.

• Uphold a high standard for design, craft, and consistency across all digital experiences.

• Present creative ideas to internal teams and stakeholders, clearly communicating rationale and results.

• Contribute to the growth and refinement of Leap’s digital design system, templates, and guidelines.

• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-energy creative culture.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and speed in a fast-moving environment.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma (required)

• 6+ years of professional digital design experience (agency or in-house)

• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional digital campaign work, UX/UI design, and visual storytelling

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma

• Strong grasp of responsive design, accessibility standards, and performance-oriented creative

• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including strategy, UX, and development

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Experience with CMS platforms, AEM, or HTML/CSS a plus

• A proactive, positive attitude and a passion for creating work that moves people

• Comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced, evolving environment

• Expert at prioritizing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines

• Skilled in Figma or similar prototyping tools

• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

• Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)

BENEFITS:

We offer 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary benefits

• Generous PTO

• Paid parental leave (following 12 months of continuous employment)

• 401K Match

• $200 event reimbursement

• 360 Learning, a world-class learning and development platform

OFFICE INFORMATION:

Leap Event Technology is a 100% remote-friendly company. However, we do offer the option of working in the office for employees located in Montréal (CAN), Dallas (U.S.), Sydney (AUS). All of our offices are stocked with snacks and drinks and we provide a free lunch every week. We offer a monthly travel stipend, and even host the occasional themed party and happy hour! 

If you don’t live near an office but happen to be visiting nearby, you can work from the office for as long as you need.

LEARN MORE:

https://leapevent.tech/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Leap Event Technology requires all Event Operations employees and contractors who will be representing the company at a client event to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to attending. Exemptions are determined by the event organizer. Employees are not required to be fully vaccinated to be present at an office facility. 

*Leap Event Technology provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.