DEPT® - 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. This role is part of our Personalized Creative team, where we create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products, and campaigns at scale and speed. We specialize in 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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

We offer a flexible, hybrid working policy, an excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies, mental health support, and a company sick pay scheme. There are 15 days of paid holiday (plus public holidays), refreshments provided in the office, social and cultural events, learning and development opportunities, and a Buddy Programme for new employees. DEPT® holds a reputation for doing good as a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and was named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. This role presents an opportunity to work with a variety of clients across different industries.

About DEPT®

We are pioneers at heart, continuously looking forward to creating what does not exist today. With a digital-first approach, we are a new model of agency with deep skills in tech and marketing. Our culture balances the benefits of a large organization with a focused commitment to individual growth and problem-solving. DEPT® is dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet and has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified since 2021.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At DEPT®, we pride ourselves on 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 encourage all candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as we value diverse experiences and perspectives.