DEPT® - Motion Designer (FTC 6 months)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Vancouver, Canada.

Client: DEPT®

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

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!

As a Mid-Weight Motion Designer, you will create engaging animations and static designs for global campaigns, collaborating with a creative team to deliver high-quality work. You will contribute to projects from concept to delivery, ensuring both creative excellence and technical precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and create motion graphics, typography, and video animations. Comfort with static design is a plus.
• Work with templates while maintaining creativity, ensuring organized and efficient files.
• Help bring storyboards to life using After Effects, managing assets and meeting deadlines.
• Align designs with current trends and culture across various platforms and formats.
• Keep up-to-date with design trends and incorporate them into your work.
• Create and animate 15-second ads for Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, following Meta’s ad guidelines.
• Use Figma for storyboarding and After Effects for animation to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist in creating and modifying After Effects templates, including brand templates, and contribute to the development of new ones when needed.
• Assist with the motion direction for campaigns, balancing template-based and conceptual work.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in motion/graphic design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing completed animation projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Figma.
• Experience with animating vector, photographic, and 3D assets.
• Basic video editing skills and a solid understanding of animation fundamentals.
• A good eye for design with the ability to work with typography, color, and layout.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on Meta advertisements, including paid ads and stories.

Additional Information

We offer a flexible, hybrid working policy, an excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies, mental health support, a company sick pay scheme, and 15 days paid holiday (plus Public Holidays). Refreshments are provided in the office all week along with social and cultural events to connect with colleagues, inspirational talks featuring guest speakers, and continuous learning and development opportunities.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the planet, with a reputation for doing good, having been a Certified B Corp® since 2021. DEPT® is dedicated to diversity, equity & inclusion, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive.

If you’re unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply; we believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.