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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
• Working in a fast paced environment and prioritizing multiple deadlines
• Performing agency duties such as attending meetings, participating in presentations, and attending client and industry events when needed
• Autonomy over a range of design aspects across a diverse range of clients
• 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

What are we looking for?

• Good time management when working towards conflicting deadlines
• Great eye for sourcing and retouching photography
• Obsessed with the internet and can speak only in meme language if needed!
• Extensive understanding of typography
• Confidence to initiate design ideas and ask questions
• A proactive can-do attitude
• Ability to create graphics, illustrations and wordmarks
• Experience working and collaborating within a creative agency
• Passion for culture, creativity, art, design principles, and social media
• Adapting brand guidelines through a social lens, in an elevated way
• 3-5 years experience of design, specifically:
• Natural curiosity and understanding of consumer behaviours and mindset in social
• Editorial layout skills that can translate to a variety of styles
• Highly proficient in Creative Cloud and Google slides

Why should you join our team?

• Long Service Awards - at 3, 5 & 10 years
• Optional sabbaticals after 3 and 5 years
• Coffee, snacks and free breakfast on Mondays (when we’re in the office!)
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and mental health through our program of commitments
• We live and breathe social - our global social network connects you to 900+ like-minded professionals around the world
• Summer hours

About We Are Social
We Are Social. We are a global agency. We deliver world-class creative ideas with forward-thinking brands. We connect people and brands in meaningful ways by creating ideas people like and share. We call this social thinking.
With an international team of over 850 and offices in Toronto, New York, Madrid, London, Paris, Milan, Munich, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney, our mission is to put social thinking at the centre of marketing.
We work with clients including Adidas, Samsung, Intuit, Activision, Truss Beverages, Google, Audi on global, regional and local projects.
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 'agency name' what 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.