Senior Designer - 4 Month FTC

ppSenior Designer Toronto, hybrid /ppDEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. /ppThis fixed term employee contract runs till 31 December 2026. /ppThis posting reflects an existing vacancy. /ph3JOB PURPOSE /h3pThis role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more! /ppAs a Senior Designer, you will work on a broad range of small and large projects across some of the largest, well recognised brands in the world. /ppOur Senior Designers are required to understand, organise and motivate people to achieve extraordinary things: they’re able to guide thinking and behaviour in others and take counsel from within to thrive in a dynamic environment. Our Senior Designers are masters of their craft, demonstrate good judgement and emotional intelligence, and inspire self-development. /ph3KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /h3ullipOverseeing the work of and mentoring other designers /p /lilipDelivering constructive feedback /p /lilipCoach your team members and help them to realise areas of development /p /lilipWorking on a brief from start to finish /p /lilipImage sourcing and artworking /p /lilipDesigning responsive customer-centric emails and landing pages /p /lilipMaintaining and regularly optimising our existing global email design system /p /lilipApplying creativity to adhoc projects /p /lilipAlways striving to create work that contributes towards the client’s business goals /p /lilipResearching competitors and staying current with design and marketing trends /p /lilipTaking accountability for flawless design output /p /lilipContributing innovative ideas at creative review meetings /p /lilipProtecting brand integrity and guardianship /p /lilipDrive the delivery of work on time and to the highest standard by understanding of your team's capabilities /p /li /ulh3WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR /h3ullip3-5 years of digital design experience /p /lilipYou are well versed in working in an agency context and have relevant experience covering brand, direct and above the line creative work /p /lilipKeen to build client relations and confidently pitch ideas to them /p /lilipGood eye for layout, skilled in typesetting and retouching. /p /lilipProficient using digital design software (i.e. Figma, Adobe CS) /p /lilipUnderstanding of basic motion design is a plus (we use Adobe After Effects) /p /lilipDeep understanding of email marketing and digital design /p /lilipA strategic designer who who always takes a customer-first approach, ensuring the user journey is an excellent end-to-end experience /p /lilipA great teammate that supports their colleagues and doesn’t act as an individual /p /lilipVery organised with attention to detail /p /lilipA great source for up-to-the-minute creative knowledge and digital design trends /p /lilipWorks with grit and determination in the face of demanding deadlines /p /lilipHas a desire to embrace new skills and challenges /p /li /ulpThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. /ph3WE OFFER /h3ullipA flexible, hybrid working policy. /p /lilipAn excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies. /p /lilipMental health support, and company sick pay scheme. /p /lilip15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays). /p /lilipRefreshments are provided in the office all week. /p /lilipEnhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. /p /lilipSocial and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. /p /lilipInspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. /p /lilipLearning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. /p /lilipBuddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT. /p /lilipA reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. /p /lilipAwesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! /p /lilipThe opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. /p /li /ulh3WHY DEPT? /h3pWe are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. /ppWe are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. /ppAt DEPT, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. /ph3AI Disclosure /h3pAt DEPT, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. /ph3DIVERSITY, EQUITY INCLUSION /h3pAt DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. /ppNot sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. /ppWe also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. /ppWant to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr