Digital Designer

Swoon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Swoon in Toronto is seeking an Intermediate Hybrid Motion & Static Designer (Production Artist) to join the creative team. The role blends motion graphics with static design, using After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to produce compelling digital content.

This freelance engagement starts as a 2‑month contract with strong potential for permanent hire. On-site collaboration is expected 1–2 days per week, increasing to 3 days if converted to full-time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in motion design, digital production, or graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality 2D motion graphics for digital campaigns using After Effects.
• Create animations for social media, digital display advertising, online video (OLV), and other digital channels.
• Develop assets for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) environments, including retail displays and digital billboards.
• Adapt assets across multiple formats with varying specs (frame rates, resolutions, aspect ratios).
• Design static digital assets including social media graphics, web banners, retail signage, and marketing collateral.
• Provide production support for digital and occasional print deliverables.
• Collaborate with creative, production, and account teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced agency environment with attention to detail.

Skills

Motion design

2D animation

Graphic design

DOOH knowledge

Agency experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a design field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Employment Type: Freelance Contract (2 Months) with Strong Potential for Permanent Hire

compensation: On contract: $30/hr-$40/hr and on full time: 50,000-55,000 per annum

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading advertising agency, is looking for an Intermediate Hybrid Motion & Static Designer to join their creative team. While the official title for this position is Production Artist, the day-to-day work is heavily focused on motion design. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys creating engaging digital content while balancing both motion and static design deliverables.

This role begins as a two-month freelance engagement with the intention of transitioning to a permanent full-time position if it's a strong mutual fit.

What You'll Do

• Design and produce high-quality 2D motion graphics for digital campaigns using Adobe After Effects.
• Create animations for social media, digital display advertising, online video (OLV), and other digital marketing channels.
• Develop assets for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) environments, including retail displays and digital billboards.
• Adapt creative assets across multiple formats while ensuring compliance with varying technical specifications, frame rates, resolutions, and aspect ratios.
• Design static digital assets including social media graphics, web banners, retail signage, and marketing collateral.
• Provide production support for digital and occasional print deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with creative, production, and account teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of professional experience in motion design, digital production, or graphic design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects with a strong portfolio showcasing motion work. Primarily 2D.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience designing digital advertising assets across social, display, and online video platforms.
• Understanding of Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) production requirements and the ability to work with varying technical specifications.
• Strong layout, typography, and composition skills for static digital design.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Agency experience is considered a strong asset.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting retail or financial services clients.
• Basic knowledge of print production and file preparation.
• Familiarity with Figma is an asset.
• Freelance contractors are expected to be onsite approximately 1–2 days per week.
• If converted to full-time, the expectation increases to 3 days per week in the office.

If you're passionate about creating compelling motion content while bringing strong digital production skills to a collaborative agency environment, we'd love to hear from you.