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Senior Designer (12 month FTC)


Company : Dept Agency


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-07-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 PURPOSEAs Senior Designer, you will work on a broad range of small and large projects across some of the largest, well recognised brands in the world.Our Design Mentors are required to understand, organise and motivate people to achieve extraordinary things: theyre able to guide thinking and behaviour in others and take counsel from within to thrive in a dynamic environment. Our Design Mentors are masters of their craft, demonstrate good judgement and emotional intelligence, and inspire self-development.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOverseeing the work of and mentoring other designersDelivering constructive feedbackCoach your team members and help them to realise areas of developmentWorking on a brief from start to finishImage sourcing and artworkingDesigning responsive customer-centric emails and landing pagesMaintaining and regularly optimising our existing global email design systemApplying creativity to adhoc projectsAlways striving to create work that contributes towards the clients business goalsResearching competitors and staying current with design and marketing trendsTaking accountability for flawless design outputContributing innovative ideas at creative review meetingsProtecting brand integrity and guardianshipDrive the delivery of work on time and to the highest standard by understanding of your team's capabilitiesWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR3-5 years of digital design experienceYou are well versed in working in an agency context and have relevant experience covering brand, direct and above the line creative workKeen to build client relations and confidently pitch ideas to themGood eye for layout, skilled in typesetting and retouching.Proficient using digital design software (i.e. Figma, Adobe CS)Understanding of basic motion design is a plus (we use Adobe After Effects)Deep understanding of email marketing and digital designA strategic designer who who always takes a customer-first approach, ensuring the user journey is an excellent end-to-end experienceA great teammate that supports their colleagues and doesnt act as an individualVery organised with attention to detailA great source for up-to-the-minute creative knowledge and digital design trendsWorks with grit and determination in the face of demanding deadlinesHas a desire to embrace new skills and challengesWE OFFERA flexible, hybrid working policyMental health support, and company sick pay scheme.15 days paid holiday (plus Public Holidays).Refreshments are provided in the office all weekSocial 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 youll 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.Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.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. Thats 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, were 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 & INCLUSIONAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr