Visual Designer

Senior Visual Designer

Amsterdam/Rotterdam, hybrid

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

In this job, you'll be creating best-in-class experiences, design systems and visual designs. You'll collaborate with talented designers in a client-facing role, work closely with our Design Leads, and balance independent work with team engagement—sharing ideas, feedback, and wins along the way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bringing fresh ideas on best practices and cross-industry insights to the project team;
• Translating strategy, data insights and UX into stunning interface designs;
• Making considered but bold decisions when to use the design system and when to create something new;
• Presenting your work to clients and stakeholders while handling feedback gracefully;
• Substantiating your design choices with annotations and bring them to life with animations;
• Owning the final delivery, ensuring the highest quality in both design and implementation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 4+ years of experience as visual designer at an agency or renowned brand;
• Experience with designing websites, apps and digital products;
• A strong portfolio (website or PDF) demonstrating your experience and passion;
• Experience with working in multidisciplinary teams;
• Experience with Figma and Design Systems is a must;
• Experience in motion design (Jitter) and AI tools is a big plus;
• Working proficiency in English;
• Immediate availability to start working in the Netherlands.
  
  

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking 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 30+ 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.

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.