Junior Designer (FTC 6 months)

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.  

This role is part of our Personalized Creative team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalized, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behavior's, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

JOB PURPOSE:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand project requirements and concepts; working on a brief from start to finish
• Produce final design solutions for lifecycle marketing emails
• Creating marketing display banners from scratch
• Animate engaging and disruptive videos for social
• Work closely with the production team to deliver multiple campaigns at the same time
• Use feedback from your peers as well as leaders to improve standard of work
• Pitch creative ideas where relevant that enhance projects
• Liaise with the client and explain design thinking
• Research latest design trends to put into practice
• Apply industry trends and innovations to day to day work

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• You will have a genuine love for the medium, and in particular digital marketing
• Degree in Design or related field
• Good eye for visual design and understanding of visual elements; layout, type and fonts
• Experience with design software including Figma and Adobe Suite (Predominantly Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Familiarity with design techniques (e.g. prototyping)
• Ability to design in small web placements
• Basic understanding of UX principles a bonus
• Good typesetting & retouching skills
• Great communication skills
• Excellent team player and problem solving aptitude
• Self-driven with an inquisitive nature

WE OFFER:

• 15 days Paid PTO (pro rata)
• 10 Public Holidays + Birthday off
• Learning & growth certifications/certifications
• Enhanced Family Leave (after 1 year)
• A flexible, hybrid working policy
• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• Tons of Office perks in our Toronto office! Enjoy biweekly breakfasts and lunches, tons of free snacks, and of course team events on the regular!
• A 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.
• Awesome 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!
• The 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.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DEPT® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, nurture and retain the most talented people from a range of diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At 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.

Not 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. 

We 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.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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