Designer , We Are Social

Designer

We Are Social is a global, socially-led creative agency who delivers world-class creative ideas with forward-thinking brands. We use cultural insights to create connections between people and brands, we call this social thinking. With an international team of over 1300 people across 19 offices, we’re on a mission to put social thinking at the centre of marketing.

We are on the lookout for an intermediate Designer to join our Toronto office who is up to the task of cutting their teeth on some of the country’s leading brands. You’ll be working in a fast paced environment with a fun and enthusiastic group of talented teammates.

You’ll be working on multiple accounts, so with the right attitude and a willingness to try new things, you’ll have the opportunity to make great work.

The Design Department works closely with our Creative & Editorial Department, so we’re expecting you to teach us about the internet and social culture, using your knowledge to create and design content that taps into and plays on existing cultural moments and creative campaigns. The type of work you do will vary from graphic design, motion design, typographic treatments, light animation and traditional layouts (as well as ridiculous memes). You’ll work closely with our design lead, content writers, art directors, and more, as well as the rest of our account and production team members.

Our design team is a crucial part of our agency’s success; we bring together designers from across a range of disciplines and backgrounds to work with some of the best creative thinkers in the industry.

What does this role involve?

• Responding to client briefs with clear and justified design concepts
• Speaking clearly about any design decisions and why these have been made
• Hacking internet culture through design - finding the brand’s spin on the trend
• Work proactively on all projects, asking questions when necessary and making use of the knowledge within the Design and Editorial teams
• Working in a fast paced environment and prioritizing multiple deadlines
• Autonomy over a range of design aspects across a diverse range of clients
• Performing agency duties such as attending meetings, participating in presentations, and attending client and industry events when needed

What are we looking for?

• 3-5 years experience of design, specifically:

• Adapting brand guidelines through a social lens, in an elevated way
• Editorial layout skills that can translate to a variety of styles
• Extensive understanding of typography
• Great eye for sourcing and retouching photography
• Ability to create graphics, illustrations and wordmarks
• Highly proficient in Creative Cloud and Google slides
• A proactive can-do attitude
• Experience working and collaborating within a creative agency
• Passion for culture, creativity, art, design principles, and social media
• Good time management when working towards conflicting deadlines
• Confidence to initiate design ideas and ask questions
• Obsessed with the internet and can speak only in meme language if needed!
• Natural curiosity and understanding of consumer behaviours and mindset in social

What’s in it for you:

We value the ‘whole you’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in great city neighborhoods, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Focus on developing BIMPOC Talent via our BIMPOC Mentorship Program
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

We invest in your health and wellness:

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes We Are Socialwhat it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

We’re part of the Plus Company - the Entrepreneurial Network!

Plus Company is a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

Together with Plus Company agencies, we use our collective strengths to form bespoke, innovative and integrated teams that deliver a positive impact on your business. That means faster time to market, less bureaucracy to navigate, and no end to the creative magic-making for our clients.

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