DEPT® - Motion Designer (FTC 6 months)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: DEPT®

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: No Job Type Listed

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!

Job Purpose: 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.

What 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 (plus Public Holidays).
• Refreshments provided in the office all week.
• Social and Cultural Events, including opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development to support your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme, pairing you with a ‘Buddy’ for support during your first weeks at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good as a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and recognized as ‘Agency of the Year’ at The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Opportunities to work with awesome clients across all industries, celebrating our successes together.
• Possibility to develop skills further with training, development, and certifications.

Who Are We?

We are pioneers at heart, always looking forward and thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. We’re big enough to provide the best tools and global opportunities, while also investing in your growth and autonomy to solve clients’ problems.

DEPT® is also committed 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 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. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine and encourage those who may not meet every qualification to apply. Additionally, we invite discussions about any reasonable adjustments we can make to support candidates throughout the recruitment process and their time with us.

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