Rooted Studio | Toronto / GTA | Part-time or Full-time
Schedule: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, in studio a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Part-time: 3 days per week (approx. 24 hours)
- Full-time: 5 days per week (approx. 40 hours)
We're open to discussing the arrangement that fits you best.
Start your career with a studio that builds brands from the inside out.
Rooted Studio is a strategy-led design studio. We begin with positioning, voice, and what is true
about a brand, then translate that foundation into thoughtful, cohesive design. Before Rooted,
we co-founded Space on King, a venue for brand activations and experiential pop-ups. That
experience shapes how we work: a brand is not only how it looks, but how it is experienced. We
are now opening a new studio space in the GTA and building the team who will work in it.
The Role
We're looking for a junior designer with a strong eye and a real interest in motion to join us
early. You'll work on brand identities, campaigns, social content, and motion pieces for real
clients, alongside the founders, from your first week. You'll be trained and supported, and you'll
be trusted with meaningful work rather than production tasks alone.
What You'll Do
- Design logos, icons, and brand elements that follow brand guidelines
- Develop creative concepts for campaigns, social media, websites, and digital assets
- Create motion graphics and animations in Adobe After Effects to bring brands to life
- Build presentations, infographics, and visual stories that support client and studio
projects
- Apply typography and layout principles to keep every piece cohesive
- Take feedback from the founders and clients and refine your work with confidence
- Support web and UI design with our web developer as projects requireWhat We're Looking For
Required
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Working skill in motion design, ideally Adobe After Effects
- Strong typography, visual hierarchy, and layout instincts
- A portfolio that shows your thinking (school, freelance, and personal projects all count)
- Organization, reliability, and the ability to take direction and work independently
- The ability to explain your creative decisions
Nice to have
- Figma and UI design for web or mobile
- Basic HTML, CSS, or WordPress
- Interest in marketing strategy and how design supports brand goals
- Photography, video editing, or Premiere Pro
Experience: 0–2 years. Recent graduates and career changers with a strong portfolio are
encouraged to apply.
Why Rooted
- Growth: A defined path to designer and senior designer, with a compensation review
after 6 months
- Mentorship: Regular feedback and creative reviews with the founders, so you learn
strategy as well as software
- Real ownership: Your work is published and goes to real clients, so you leave with a
portfolio that stands out
- A studio worth showing up to: A design-forward space in the GTA with a collaborative,
in-person culture
- Compensation: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
How to Apply
- Send your portfolio (including motion work) to info@rootedstudio.ca.
