DEPT - Designer (6 month FTC)

Designer is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: DEPT

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: No Job Type Listed

Job Description

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension. This role is part of our Personalised Content team, which creates emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. We specialize in hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

As a Designer, you will be creating engaging designs that start conversations between people and brands. You’ll work within a team of strategists, designers, and copywriters to deliver impactful designs that fulfill client briefs and communicate DEPT’s standard of Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on a brief from start to finish.
• Contributing with innovative ideas at creative briefs.
• Creating high-quality design work.
• Image sourcing and digital artworking.
• Developing rich visual content for owned channels: onsite, app, and email.
• Always striving to create work that contributes to client business goals.
• Staying current with design and marketing trends.
• Learning and growing from constructive feedback.
• Taking accountability for flawless design output.
• Delivering work on time and within scheduled timeframes.
• Animating for digital channels (Email, Display, Youtube).

Requirements

• Digital design experience on industry-standard design frameworks like Figma.
• Self-driven and resourceful.
• Good eye for layout, skilled in typesetting and retouching.
• A great teammate that supports their colleagues and does not act as an individual.
• Very organized with attention to detail.
• Desire to embrace new skills and challenges.
• Motion and 3D experience is a plus.

Additional Information

We offer a flexible, hybrid working policy, mental health support, and a company sick pay scheme. Employees enjoy 15 days paid holiday (plus Public Holidays) and refreshments provided in the office throughout the week. There are plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organized activities and social events, along with inspirational talks by guest speakers.

We support continuous learning and development, pairing you with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT. DEPT has a reputation for doing good as a Certified B Corp since 2021 and was named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. You will also have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, both big and small, and contribute to our global annual DEPT Cares Month, wherein employees donate their skills to support local charities.

Who Are We?

At DEPT, we are pioneers at heart, always looking forward and creating what doesn’t exist today. We are a digital-first agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Our culture enables global opportunities while investing in your growth and providing autonomy in problem-solving for our clients. We are committed to making a positive impact and have been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified since 2021.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. DEPT actively seeks to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain diverse talent. We encourage applicants who might not meet all qualifications to apply and welcome discussions regarding reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.