DEPT - Senior Designer (6 month FTC)

Graphic Designer is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: DEPT

Location: Toronto, ON, 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. 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 behavior, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Ancestry, Walmart, and more!

As a Senior Designer for the eBay North America account, you’ll lead creative direction, guiding the design team to produce impactful digital marketing assets. You’ll work closely with clients, providing strategic oversight while mentoring one direct report. This role requires someone with strong communication skills and the ability to manage both creative execution and process improvement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct design projects across digital platforms (emails, banners, social media) for the eBay NA account.
• Provide strategic design guidance and feedback to the team, ensuring high-quality and on-brand work.
• Mentor one direct report, offering feedback and leadership while overseeing their development.
• Communicate directly with clients, managing expectations and presenting design concepts effectively.
• Act as the first line of defense, reviewing and addressing feedback before it’s filtered.
• Improve internal processes and create reliable templates and slide decks in Figma.
• Ensure designs align with eBay’s business objectives while maintaining DEPT’s design standards.

What We Are Looking For:

• 3-5 years of design experience, with a focus on digital marketing.
• Strong proficiency in Figma, including template creation and slide deck building.
• Proven ability to give constructive feedback and lead junior designers (management experience is a plus, but not required).
• Excellent time management and client communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult feedback and use it to improve creative work.
• Experience working with clients and managing their expectations.

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.
• 15 days paid holiday (plus Public Holidays).
• Refreshments provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on Fridays.
• Social and Cultural Events, with plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organized activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development opportunities to support your growth.
• Buddy Programme to help you acclimate during your first weeks.
• Reputation for doing good as a Certified B Corp since 2021.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month for community support initiatives.

Who Are We?

We are pioneers at heart, always looking forward and thinking about what we can create tomorrow. We are a new model of agency, with a deep skill set in tech and marketing. Our culture is big enough to provide the best tools and opportunities while ensuring individual growth and problem-solving autonomy.

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 and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage all applicants to reach out to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make during the recruitment process.