Illustrator & Motion Designer (6 month FTC)

Dept Agency; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced Illustrator to contribute to innovative campaigns and oversee team collaboration. Candidates should have a strong portfolio showcasing diverse styles and expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and focus on mental well-being and development.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Mental health support

15 days paid holiday annually

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience as an Illustrator or similar role at a mid to senior level.
• Outstanding portfolio showcasing a strong command of diverse illustration styles.
• Expert knowledge of digital tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Explore and work within a variety of formats to create global campaigns.
• Generate creative ideas and campaign look through illustration.
• Oversee and lead team members to enhance design quality.

Skills

Illustration

Graphic Design

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

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

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

Our illustrators often work on projects that require art direction and graphic design. Every creative has their own specialism. We are looking for problem solvers who can help shape creative ideas as well as turn them into realities, including ideas in email and social as well as occasionally in the metaverse, VR, AR, and other cutting-edge industry tech.

You will understand traditional graphic design and illustration theory but know how and when to break it. You will collaborate with other disciplines to push development and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is fast-paced, varied, and constantly evolving.

• Explore and work within a variety of different formats and platforms to create global campaigns.
• Generate creative ideas and campaign look and feel through illustration.
• Oversee and lead members of the team to bring out the best in the designers.
• Collaborate with other designers and creative planners.
• Be aware of and respond to current design and culture.
• Contribute to our creative process by sharing your ideas and experience.
• Present work internally and externally.
• Stay up-to-date with industry development and tools.
• Build productive working relationships with other teams within the business to deliver projects.
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects, working within established brand guidelines across diverse styles.

ESSENTIAL

• Solid experience as an Illustrator or similar role at a mid to senior level.
• Outstanding portfolio showcasing a strong command of diverse illustration styles, particularly within the tech sector (e.g., experience with brands like Meta, Google and eBay).
• Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong aesthetic skills with graphic design principles knowledge.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with a team and clients.
• Attention to visual details.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure within a fast-paced environment.
• A love for learning new things and exploring new formats.
• Demonstrated experience illustrating within established brand guidelines.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in 3D illustration tools like Cinema 4D or Blender.

You will become an integral member of our team, and you will be encouraged to follow your passions. You’ll be supported when you want to try something new.

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).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Friday.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• 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.

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.

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

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.