Sr. Designer, Contract | BASIC/DEPT®

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

The Senior Designer is an integral part of the BASIC/DEPT® team and helps to provide support to one of its major clients. You will design experiences that set the standards for others to follow. You do this through conceptual direction, production, sketching, prototyping, and planning.  You are design-focused, detail-oriented, excellent at collaborating and multitasking, and eager to be part of a team that makes things come to life. 

This person will regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and will be involved in design, digital experience, eCommerce and lifestyle, and technology content to create experiences that deeply connect with people. Leadership is exciting to you but you’re also willing to follow others because you understand that great ideas can come from anywhere.  You possess a strong design intuition and want to continue to learn, grow and challenge yourself. You also have a strong desire to ensure that clients are extremely satisfied with our services and products. In addition, you possess strong problem-solving skills and a track record of success. You will be dealing with multiple personality types, and need to be able to adapt based on the person you are working and communicating with. 

In your role, you will report to the Design Director, who will drive the strategy and direction for the creative and design team. You will support the strategic goals of the company by focusing on the success of these activities and assisting with meeting the short and long-term objectives of the organization.

This is a 3-month contract with the potential to extend to 6 months.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborate with a team of 15+ creatives, and interact with a larger team of 40+ talented people.
• Contribute to the design and production of large-scale digital projects including websites, banners, branding, content, and more.
• Build presentations, craft documentation and deliver asset kits to developers and other team members.
• Acts as a leader and a team player by contributing to the creative execution of the company’s efforts and putting the client and the team before yourself.
• Bring business strategy to creative execution to drive results.
• Responsible for bringing a point-of-view with fresh perspectives to the team.
• Work with minimal processes in place, solving problems by being optimistic and using proactive thought processes and skills.
• Collaborate to ensure that the company’s services and products always exceed the client’s expectations.
• Work across all departments of BASIC, the client, and other stakeholders to achieve the desired results and meet the objectives of the company.
• Support and grow in the role by actively seeking out and proposing ideas to better improve company operations.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum 5 + years of experience in design and interactive work.
• Able to use excellent communication skills and creative inspiration to collaborate with a large but cohesive team of over 40 individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• Knowledge of visual design, user-centered experience design, interaction design, brand development, and the creative process.
• A love for typography, interaction, traditional graphic design, and technology.
• A solid point-of-view and a collaborative nature.
• A diverse sense of taste with the knowledge necessary to apply this to various challenges.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to build presentations and confidently present to stakeholders at all levels in a professional and effective manner. 
• An open and curious mind in all areas of creative and design work and the ability to remain positive even in the most challenging of situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and a very high level of attention to detail. 
• High level of ability to set goals and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Possesses a high level of problem-solving ability in order to develop the solutions needed to address client's needs.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $85.00 - $100.00. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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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, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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