Senior Designer (6 month FTC)

Dept; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering agency as a Senior Designer, where you'll lead projects for globally recognized brands. This role offers the chance to oversee and mentor a creative team while designing impactful digital content. With a focus on innovation and personal growth, you'll thrive in a flexible hybrid work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Collaborate on exciting campaigns that shape market perceptions and contribute to client success. If you're passionate about digital design and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Mental health support

Office refreshments

Social events

Learning opportunities

Buddy program for onboarding

Global charity support

Recognition as a Certified B Corp

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in digital design, preferably in an agency.
• Strong skills in typesetting, retouching, and layout design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor Junior and Midweight Designers.
• Design responsive emails and landing pages for various clients.

Skills

Digital Design

Agency Experience

Client Relations

Typesetting

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Job description

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

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 behaviors, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

Job Purpose

As Senior Designer, you will work on a broad range of small and large projects across some of the largest, well-recognized brands in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the work of and mentoring Junior and Midweight Designers.
• Delivering constructive feedback.
• Coaching team members and helping them realize areas for development.
• Working on a brief from start to finish.
• Image sourcing and artworking.
• Designing responsive emails and landing pages.
• Storyboarding and designing paid social ads.
• Maintaining existing and designing new onsite marketing templates.
• Developing rich visual content for weekly newsletters.
• Applying creativity to ad hoc projects.
• Striving to create work that contributes to the client’s business goals.
• Researching competitors and staying current with design and marketing trends.
• Taking accountability for flawless design output.
• Contributing innovative ideas at creative review meetings.
• Protecting brand integrity and guardianship.
• Driving the delivery of work on time and to the highest standard by understanding your team's capabilities.
• Advocating DEPT as an employer of choice and supporting in interviewing.

Skills and Experience

• 3-5 years of digital design experience.
• Experience working in an agency context, covering brand, direct, and above-the-line creative work.
• Interest in building client relations and pitching ideas.
• Good eye for layout, skilled in typesetting and retouching.
• Proficient in digital design software (e.g., Figma, Adobe CS, Google Suite).
• Supportive team player supporting colleagues.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Up-to-date with creative knowledge and digital design trends.
• Work with grit and determination under demanding deadlines.
• Desire to learn new skills and embrace challenges.

We Offer

• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Competitive salary based on experience and equal pay policies.
• Mental health support and company sick pay scheme.
• Office refreshments all week and drinks at 4 pm on Fridays.
• Social and cultural events, organized activities, and celebrations.
• Inspirational talks with guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Buddy program for onboarding support.
• Recognition as a Certified B Corp since 2021 and awards like ‘Agency of the Year’ at The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Work with diverse clients of all sizes and industries.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and certifications.
• Global DEPT Cares Month supporting local charities.

Who Are We?

We are pioneers, always looking forward to creating what does not exist today. Born digital, we are a new model of agency with expertise in tech and marketing. We hire curious, self-driven, talented people who innovate continuously.

Our culture is big enough for global opportunities and tools, yet small enough to care about individual growth, autonomy, and solving client problems anywhere in the world.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. We actively seek diverse talent and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. If you’re unsure about meeting all qualifications, apply anyway! We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

Feel free to contact us for reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Learn more about our diversity efforts here.

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