Graphic Designer

TD Place; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to support their marketing efforts. This role involves designing innovative graphic elements for various mediums, including print and digital content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art and design, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. You'll work closely with diverse teams to maintain a consistent brand voice while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant sports and entertainment environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Unique entertainment and fitness perks

Backstage pass to events

Equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of graphic design experience, preferably in agency or sports.
• Strong visual design skills and knowledge of print production.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials including templates, social posts, and advertisements.
• Manage projects from initial brief to finished output while communicating effectively.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic Design

Visual Design Skills

Attention to Detail

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Post Secondary Degree in Graphic Design

Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Graphic Designer supports all marketing efforts through the design of forward thinking, creative graphic elements that maintains the, Ottawa 67’s and TD Place events as innovative brands across both traditional and interactive mediums. The mediums include brand campaign assets, ticket sales material, print, OOH, in-stadium signage, direct mail, digital content, logos, etc. The Graphic Designer must be a team player who can balance creativity and tight deadlines in our fast-paced environment. Hard work, a positive attitude and dedication are essential to this position.

What you’ll do:

• Design marketing materials as assigned by the Head of Marketing including but not limited to: design templates, social posts, online & print advertisements, gameday stats and information, team and player milestones, video graphics, banners & wall wraps, and downloadable content;
• Work closely with the Brand & Content, Digital Marketing, and other OSEG teams as an efficient, high output resource for content development;
• Assist in creating a consistent voice and style representing the Ottawa 67’s and TD Place;
• Manage projects from initial creative brief to finished output while communicating status to all stakeholders effectively;
• Maintain a firm grasp on design trends as well as emerging media;
• Support the Brand & Content team on gameday creating social graphics and motion graphics;
• Utilize a set of fine art skills to bring unique, custom designs to life;
• Work with external partner and promoter brands to align their creative requests with our internal brand guidelines;
• Contribute to the overall creativity of the organization by pushing the brand in new directions, brainstorming new ideas/applications and playing an active role within the Brand & Content team.

What’s Needed:

• Completion of post secondary degree or diploma in graphic design, or a related field;
• 0-2 years of graphic design experience preferably from a design or advertising agency, or sports and entertainment entity;
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects);
• Strong visual design skills, including typography and visual hierarchy;
• Knowledge of print production and the pre-press process;
• Familiarity with social media and digital user experience design;
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy;
• Well organized with the ability to maintain multiple projects under tight deadlines;
• A passion for art, design and sports;
• Bilingualism in English an French is considered an asset.

Why OSEG?

OSEG operates the largest professional multi-sport business in Ottawa, operating the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s, while hosting basketball, soccer, live events, concerts, festivals and year-round community activities.

Our employees are empowered to make sure our customers and fans keep coming back – it is our secret sauce that sets our events and our venue apart. To do that OSEG fosters a culture that values respect, teamwork, hustle and humour. We offer a competitive total rewards package, unique entertainment and fitness perks, an unbeatable location on the canal in the heart of the Glebe and a backstage pass to one of Ottawa’s busiest sports and entertainment hubs.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage that you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

About the company

TD Place is Ottawa’s top urban sports and entertainment destination in the heart of Lansdowne, which features a spectacular 24,000 seat outdoor stadium and refurbished 10,000 seat indoor arena. Home of the CFL's Ottawa REDBLACKS, the USL’s Ottawa Fury ...