Senior Designer (6 month FTC)

DEPT®; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital-first agency is seeking a Senior Designer to join their Personalized Creative team. In this dynamic role, you'll work on exciting projects for well-known global brands, mentoring junior designers while delivering high-quality creative outputs. With a flexible hybrid working policy, competitive salary, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact in the digital landscape.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Mental health support

Paid holidays

Office refreshments

Social events

Learning opportunities

Buddy program

Participation in global initiatives

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor junior and midweight designers.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Digital Design Experience

Proficiency in Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Layout and Typesetting Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Designer (6 month FTC) role at DEPT

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 clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

JOB PURPOSE:

As Senior Designer, you will work on a broad range of projects for some of the largest, well-recognized brands in the world. You will oversee and mentor junior team members, work independently on briefs, and contribute to creative outputs that meet client goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and mentor junior and midweight designers.
• Deliver constructive feedback and support team development.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, including image sourcing, artworking, and designing responsive emails, landing pages, social ads, and marketing templates.
• Develop visual content for newsletters and adhoc projects.
• Research trends, ensure brand integrity, and contribute innovative ideas.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Support DEPT as an employer of choice and participate in interviewing processes.

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of digital design experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite.
• Strong layout, typesetting, retouching skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Desire to learn new skills and take on challenges.

WE OFFER:

• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Competitive salary and equal pay policies.
• Mental health support, sick pay, and paid holidays.
• Office refreshments, social events, guest speakers, and learning opportunities.
• Supportive onboarding with a Buddy program.
• Being part of a Certified B Corp and award-winning agency.
• Opportunity to work with diverse clients and develop your skills further.
• Participation in global initiatives like DEPT Cares Month.

WHO ARE WE?

We are a forward-thinking, digital-first agency with a global presence, committed to innovation, sustainability, and diversity. We foster a culture of autonomy, growth, and impact, supporting our team to do their best work.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process.