Web Designer

AutoTrader.ca•Toronto, ON

37d•$50,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are TRADER, a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands - AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, Dealertrack Canada and CMS - help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. Learn more at tradercorporation.com As part of AutoScout24 group, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com. This role will be within the AutoSync team. AutoSync supports over 3,500 dealerships nationwide, delivering cutting-edge software tools to simplify operations, boost marketing, and drive sales. Web Designer (TRFFK) Location: Etobicoke, ON We are looking for a Web Designer (Temp - Fulltime) to support high-impact digital advertising campaigns across Canada’s largest automotive marketplace. This is a temporary full-time contract role, and is a hybrid position. What you’ll do: As part of a team of designers, developers, and creative analysts, you will concept, design, and produce high-performing digital advertising creative across multiple channels. Your primary focus will be campaign-based work including display, social, and performance marketing formats, with occasional support for website design initiatives. You’ll bring ideas to life through engaging visuals, motion, and interactive formats that drive results for our customers.

Requirements

Graphic Design diploma or bachelor's degree/community college diploma, or equivalent work experience
Strong design portfolio showcasing digital campaign work, motion/animation, and performance-driven creative
Proficiency in design tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator), Figma, Flexitive
Excellent foundational design skills, including typography, layout, and colour theory
Ability to design for cross-platform compatibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
At home in a fast paced, agile, commercial online environment
Creative vision and attention to detail
Collaborative spirit, ability to give and accept feedback in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

Experience with HTML5/dynamic ad platforms (e.g., Flexitive, Google Web Designer, or similar)
Familiarity with digital marketing channels and KPIs (CTR, conversions, etc.)
Basic video editing and storytelling skills
Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress
Bilingual (French/English)

Responsibilities

Design and produce digital advertising creative across formats including display, social, and performance marketing campaigns
Create animated and dynamic ads, ensuring scalability and performance across placements
Develop motion and short-form video assets for digital campaigns
Translate campaign objectives and briefs into compelling, high-performing creative concepts and storyboards
Optimize creative for various platforms, devices, and audience segments
Collaborate independently with stakeholders to iterate on designs based on performance data
Occasionally design and enhance elements of client websites within platform constraints
Ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines, accessibility standards, and platform requirements
Work closely with developers and ad operations teams to ensure assets are technically sound and executable
Communicate with stakeholders and customers for feedback, revisions, and approvals