Junior Designer (6 month FTC)

As a Junior Designer at DEPT®, your primary responsibilities include understanding project requirements and working on briefs from inception to completion. You will create responsive emails, landing pages, and marketing display banners, as well as storyboard and design paid social ads. In addition, you will collaborate with the production team to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and utilize feedback from your peers and leaders to continuously elevate the quality of your work.

To be considered for the Junior Designer role at DEPT®, candidates should possess a strong understanding of digital design principles and tools, such as Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and Figma. While a background in visual design is essential, familiarity with UX principles and good typesetting skills will also be beneficial. We value a genuine passion for digital marketing, strong communication abilities, and an eagerness to learn and adapt.

At DEPT®, the culture is collaborative and supportive, especially within our Personalised Content team. Junior Designers can expect to work closely with experienced creatives and copywriters, where sharing ideas is encouraged and fresh perspectives are valued. The agency’s commitment to growth means you’ll have access to continuous learning opportunities and be paired with a buddy to ease your onboarding process.

DEPT® is dedicated to fostering the growth of its employees. As a Junior Designer, you will have numerous opportunities to advance your career through ongoing learning, development programs, and certifications. With access to inspirational talks and organized social events, DEPT® nurtures a culture of innovation and encourages you to pursue your career aspirations within the company.

DEPT® offers a flexible hybrid working policy, accommodating both in-office and remote work options. This allows Junior Designers to balance their work environment according to personal preferences and commitments while still being part of an engaged and dynamic team.

When answering this question, highlight your familiarity with Adobe tools, specifically mentioning projects you've completed using Photoshop, Illustrator, or After Effects. Share how you used these tools to create engaging designs, and be sure to mention any specific techniques or projects that showcase your strength in digital design.

Your response should demonstrate your methodical process, starting with gathering requirements and understanding the client's objectives. Discuss how you research trends and seek inspiration, sketch initial concepts, and gather feedback to iterate on your designs. Emphasize your collaboration with the team to ensure all perspectives are considered.

Convey your passion for design by mentioning specific resources you follow, such as design blogs, social media accounts, or platforms like Dribbble. Explain how you regularly experiment with new techniques in your projects and incorporate fresh ideas into your work, demonstrating your proactive approach to professional development.

Choose a project that showcases your problem-solving skills. Discuss the challenges faced, such as tight deadlines or complex requirements, and describe how you approached finding solutions. Highlight the results and any positive feedback you received to illustrate your ability to overcome obstacles.

Explain that feedback is an integral part of the design process and emphasize your openness to constructive criticism. Provide an example of a project where you leveraged feedback to improve your design and highlight the collaboration with your team or clients to ensure the final product meets everyone’s expectations.

Illustrate your diplomatic approach by expressing the importance of understanding both perspectives. Discuss how you would gather more context from both parties and potentially suggest a meeting to find common ground, ensuring the final design aligns with the project goals while satisfying both parties.

Emphasize that design is often a collaborative effort, and discuss how you value input from team members like copywriters and producers. Talk about your experience working in teams, sharing ideas, and how those collaborations have led to innovative solutions and successful projects.

Your response should reflect your enthusiasm for DEPT®’s vision, culture, and growth opportunities. Mention specific aspects of DEPT® that resonate with you, such as their commitment to innovation, diversity, and client variety, emphasizing your eagerness to contribute to their creative projects.

Discuss how successful design projects resonate with their target audience and effectively achieve client goals. Use metrics such as increased engagement or conversion rates to support your definition. Offer examples of projects you've worked on that met these criteria.

Be honest about your design strengths, such as creativity, attention to detail, or technical skills. Then, mention areas you're working on improving, such as advanced animation techniques or deeper UX understanding, highlighting your commitment to continuous learning and growth.