Display Designer/Developer

DIGITAL MARKETING AT DEPT®

• A group of analytical and performance driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Canva, Just Eat Takeaway and bol.com;
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a unicorn. We know that. But we believe you’re out there somewhere.

As a HTML display designer & developer you know how to combine creativity, design & tech (coding). You can translate data, insights and storyboards / creative concepts into the best designs for display ads and bring them to life with code. 
You have a solid knowledge of traditional graphic design & UI & UX design and a natural feeling for shape, color, typography and motion. You're enthusiastic about applying various design principles to develop effective display ads. You are eager to learn on the spot and quickly adapt to the rapidly changing (web) environments and technical specifications
During your downtime, you enjoy exploring the latest plugins or AI innovations that can streamline your workflow, and you're proactive in sharing your insights with the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content Creation: Produce inspiring and well-crafted designs that bring the display campaigns for our clients to life in a digital-first environment.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate with teams of designers, art directors, programmatic strategists, account and project managers to come up with creative concepts and designs.
• Work across a variety of asset types: display, HTML & rich media.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, tools, and technologies.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Technical coding & front-end experience: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (GSAP library)
• 5+ years experience within an ad agency creating and developing display ads
• Motion graphic design & animation
• Ability to adapt & learn technical specifications and requirements for different types of platforms (e.g. Weborama, Google Studio & DV360) 
• Experience with: 
• Figma/Sketch
• Photoshop
• After Effects
• Premiere 
• Design & build the best possible ads within strict creative & technical boundaries (e.g. for some platforms the max. MB per asset is very low, but you need and want to create the best possible display ad anyway)
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team and clients
• Ability to remain focused under pressure within a fast-paced environment
• Gets excited about learning new things and exploring new formats
• Attention to visual details

Nice to have:

• Interest in creative automation technologies
• Experience with tooling such as but not limited to: Celtra, Smartly, Cape, Storyteq
• Experience with motion (After Effects). 

WE OFFER

• Buddy Program: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking 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 30+ 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.
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.