Designers (Talent Pool)

DEPT®; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

15 days paid holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Social and cultural events

Job summary

A leading digital agency is seeking Designers for their talent pool. Whether you are just starting or have significant experience, we welcome your application. You will create engaging designs, collaborate with teams, and work towards fulfilling client briefs. The role offers a flexible hybrid working policy and various opportunities for professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Open to different levels of experience across sectors.
• Agency experience is a plus.
• Self-driven and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Working on a brief from start to finish.
• Creating high quality design work.
• Animating for digital channels.

Skills

Digital design experience

Good eye for layout

Organized with attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Figma

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Designers (Talent Pool) role at DEPT. This role is not a live position. If you would like to be considered for any future Design positions at DEPT, please submit an application and we will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises. This 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, Walmart, and more.

Job purpose

At DEPT, we are always on the lookout for new talent. Whether you’re looking to kick start your Design career, or are a seasoned Designer with mentoring/management experience, we would love to hear from you. 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 fulfil 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.
• Learn and grow from constructive feedback.
• Taking accountability for flawless design output.
• Delivering work on time and within the scheduled timeframes.
• Animating for digital channels (Email, Display, YouTube).

What we are looking for

• Open to different levels of experience across different sectors.
• Agency experience is a plus.
• 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 who supports colleagues and collaborates rather than acts independently.
• Very organised with attention to detail.
• Desire to embrace new skills and challenges.
• Motion and 3D experience is a plus.

We offer

• A flexible, hybrid working policy.
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Mental health support and company sick pay scheme.
• 15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
• Office refreshments and Friday afternoon drinks.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and cultural events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Inspirational talks and guest speakers.
• Learning and development opportunities to grow with the role.
• Buddy programme to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT is a Certified B Corp since 2021 and has won several awards.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.
• Support for ongoing training, development and certifications.
• Global DEPT Cares Month supporting local charities.

Who we are

We are pioneers at heart. 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. We hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. With people across 30+ countries, we provide global opportunities and benefits while giving you autonomy to solve clients’ problems from anywhere. DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

DEPT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We recruit, develop, nurture and retain talent from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives. If you don’t meet every qualification, apply — we believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We welcome discussions about reasonable adjustments during recruitment and time with us.