The people here are great

No one thinks it’s easy to work at smashLAB. Then of course, who ever said “easy” was a good thing? Those who choose smashLAB are typically smart, hard-working and driven. We have high expectations, and those who last here seem to appreciate that. (To be rather blunt, many people can't take the pressure.) We work hard and truly appreciate the energy that comes from creating work we are proud of.

A demanding environment

We feel strongly about our offering and as such push our staff to build effective work methodically. Ours is a learning environment that encourages growth. We’re meticulous about all aspects of our work and some find that more than they can handle. Please consider this carefully prior to sending an application.

Small company, decent benefits

Part of the appeal of a place like smashLAB is the friendly spirit of an aggressive little shop. All of us here are passionate about what we do; if that's your thing too, it sure does make for a nice environment. Our space features an open concept and we use it to share ideas and work together. We offer staff benefits including health and dental care. We also provide transit passes and other little perks. As a group we often get together over lunch and coffee and share what's going on in our lives.

This is what we live for

There are a lot of agencies out there, but smashLAB is fundamentally a different kind of company. All of us here are passionate about making great design that matters. This means projects like Design Can Change, an effort to combat climate change, which design critic Rick Poyner calls, "one of the most notable initiatives coming from design practice". It also is indicative of our projects like MakeFive, a community for sharing opinions, and shiftCMS, the first content management system that truly doesn't suck. (In fact, it's quite lovely.) We're also working on a book on the power of design. Make no mistake, if you're lucky enough to get in here, your life will be substantially more challenging, interesting and fun.

Application process

First, take a look at our active postings. If there is a suitable opening, we ask you to email a resume, noting why you belong at smashLAB, salary expectations, availability for work, and a list of recent project URLs (noting scope and role) to: careers@smashlab.com. Creatives are asked to send a PDF portfolio of no more than 5 mb. (No telephone calls please.) Please note that we do (eventually) respond to everyone who applies.

Other roles

We only hire on-site, full-time employees; however, on occasion, we do look to work with freelance photographers and writers. To indicate your interest in such opportunities, please send an email with samples and rates and we will add you to our database of freelance professionals.

Current openings
Account Representative Office Administrator