DEPT® - Senior Motion Designer (FTC 6 months)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Vancouver, Canada.

Client: DEPT®

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension. DEPT® is a pioneering digital agency that blends tech and marketing skills, seeking curious and self-driven individuals committed to innovation. This role is part of the Personalized Creative team, responsible for creating emotive, conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale. As a Senior Motion Designer, you will create engaging animations and static designs, collaborating with a creative team to deliver high-quality work while managing projects from concept to delivery.

Requirements

Experience: 4+ years in motion/graphic design.

Portfolio: Strong portfolio with completed animation projects.

Technical Skills: Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience animating vector, photographic, and 3D assets; solid video editing skills; understanding of animation fundamentals.

Design Skills: Strong design aesthetic; ability to combine typography, color, and layout.

Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Experience: Comfortable working on Meta advertisements, including paid ads and stories.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and deliver motion graphics, typography, and video animations.
• Work within templates while maintaining creative freedom, ensuring organized and efficient files.
• Bring storyboards to life using After Effects, managing assets, and meeting deadlines.
• Align designs with trends and culture across various platforms and formats.
• Develop and animate 15-second ads for Meta platforms, ensuring compliance with Meta’s ad standards.
• Use Figma for storyboarding concepts and After Effects for animation.
• Create and modify After Effects templates, including brand templates.
• Set motion direction for campaigns, balancing template-based and conceptual work.
• Manage and mentor junior designers, offering guidance and feedback.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

• 15 days Paid PTO (pro rata)
• 10 Public Holidays + Birthday off
• Learning & growth certifications
• Enhanced Family Leave (after 1 year)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Buddy Program for new employees
• Office perks in the Toronto office
• Opportunity to work with diverse clients
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month for charitable work

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact, being Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified. We provide an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and encouraging applications from those who may not meet every requirement listed.