Digital Designer (UX/UI) - 6 months FTC

DEPT; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Competitive salary based on experience

Mental health support

15 days paid holiday

Office refreshments

Family friendly policies

Social events and activities

Training and certifications

Buddy Programme

DEPT culture & awards

Job summary

DEPT is seeking an intermediate Digital Designer (UX/UI) for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Toronto, with a hybrid working pattern. You will integrate UX and UI to design AI-driven platforms, building functional, beautifully crafted systems.

Bring a strong portfolio across web, mobile, motion and marketing assets, plus UI skills in Figma and a UX mindset. You will collaborate with developers and present design logic to stakeholders; the role sits in our Global Studios team.

Qualifications

• Digital design experience in a fast-paced agency environment focusing on web, mobile, motion and marketing assets.
• UI skills utilizing Figma, with a UX mindset.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft across UI and interaction design.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality design work.
• Background in creating digital products balancing aesthetics with functional logic.
• Experience creating highly interactive digital experiences with strong visual detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic needs and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable design systems and frameworks for AI-driven products.
• Create high-fidelity visual systems merging brand identity with user experience.
• Design motion-based prototypes to establish interaction patterns.
• Support design projects from concept to final delivery.
• Work with developers to ensure UI and motion details are implemented.
• Present design logic to stakeholders via Figma designs.

Skills

Figma

UX mindset

Digital design

Interaction design

AI tools

Visual craft

Communication skills

Agency experience

Job description

Digital Designer (UX/UI)

Toronto, hybrid

JOB PURPOSE

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract, with potential for extension.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

This role is part of our Global Studios 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.

We are looking for an intermediate Digital Designer with UI + UX skills, that brings taste, wonder and attention to detail to everything that they do. This role requires integrating the UX and UI practice together, with an emphasis on the technical design execution of complex AI platforms. You will build functional, beautifully crafted systems that facilitate meaningful user interaction with AI.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop scalable design systems and frameworks for AI-driven products.
• Create high-fidelity visual systems that merge brand identity with user experience.
• Design motion-based prototypes to establish interaction patterns and system feedback.
• Support design projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Work closely with developers to ensure motion and UI details are implemented with precision.
• Client facing and presenting design logic to project stakeholders via Figma designs

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Digital design experience, from a fast paced agency environment focussing on web, mobile, motion and marketing assets, including social media
• UI skills utilizing Figma, with a UX mindset
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual craft across UI and interaction design
• Experienced leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality design work efficiently.
• A background in creating digital products that balance aesthetic beauty with functional logic
• Experience creating highly interactive digital experiences with a strong attention to visual detail and execution
• The ability to pivot, adapt and be flexible to dynamic needs and competing deadlines
• Clear communication skills for internal collaboration and client presentations
• Proactive, collaborate, organized and comfortable in a fast paced environment on multiple client product lines with multiple delivery assets in each

Desirable

• Video motion /editing skills
• Illustration, 3D or animation skills are a bonus

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.

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.
• 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.

WHY DEPT?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

AI Disclosure

At DEPT, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used.

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.

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.