Graphic Designer

Canlan Sports; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recreational sports is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to execute content marketing strategies and support omni-channel ad campaigns. The role involves collaboration with various teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring best-in-class design practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year post-secondary accreditation in Graphic Design.
• 2-3 years of design experience, preferably in the sports industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design Lead and Marketing Director.
• Assist in presenting creative concepts to stakeholders.
• Manage vendor relationships related to creative projects.

Skills

Visual Fundamentals

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Graphic Design Accreditation

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership, and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers’ need for service excellence and are committed to it.

This is a hybrid role.

Job Summary

Canlan Sports is looking for a full-time Graphic Designer.

Reporting to the Design Lead, our Graphic Designer will execute our content marketing strategy and omni-channel ad campaigns. You'll be involved in ideation and strategy sessions, championing best-in-class design practices, being accountable, and effectively communicating with the team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Collaborate with the Design Lead, Manager of Content Strategy, and Marketing Director to support the strategic marketing vision for all brands and provide creative solutions.
2. Assist in presenting creative concepts to stakeholders that meet business and marketing goals.
3. Support print production and distribution processes, including quoting and national distribution.
4. Manage vendor relationships related to creative and marketing projects.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

1. Minimum 3-year post-secondary accreditation in Graphic Design or a related field.
2. 2-3 years of design experience, preferably in the sports industry.
3. Strong understanding of visual fundamentals such as hierarchy, typography, color theory, and contrast.
4. Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
5. Photo manipulation skills using Photoshop.
6. Strong illustration skills focused on sports design.
7. Proficiency in Figma for UI/UX design.
8. Understanding of coding languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for collaboration with development teams.
9. Knowledge of motion design and video editing software like Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro is a plus.
10. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 and Kanban project management tools.
11. Effective collaboration and communication skills.
12. Adaptability and willingness to learn emerging trends and technologies in design.

Note: Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.