Graphic Designer

Canlan Sports; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports industry is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to execute content marketing strategies and omni-channel ad campaigns. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, supporting creative processes, and ensuring best-in-class design practices. Ideal candidates should possess strong design fundamentals, technical proficiency in design software, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-secondary education in Graphic Design.
• 2-3 years of design experience, preferably in sports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to support marketing vision and provide creative.
• Assist in presenting creative concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Design Fundamentals

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary accreditation in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Office: Canlan Sports Corporate Head Office Ontario

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 present for, and contribute to ideation and strategy sessions, while championing best-in-class design practices, be accountable, and effectively communicate with the team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with the Design Lead, Manager of Content Strategy and Marketing Director to support the strategic marketing vision for all brands and provide best-in-class creative.
• Assist in presenting creative concepts to multiple stakeholders that successfully address business and marketing goals and objectives.
• Support the print and distribution process, including quoting and national distribution.
• Support vendor relationships that relate to creative and marketing tasks and projects

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3-year post-secondary accreditation in Graphic Design and/or related field
• 2-3 years of design experience, preferably in the sports industry.
• Strong Design Fundamentals: You possess a solid foundation of visual fundamentals of design, such as hierarchy, typography, color theory, contrast, etc.
• Technical Proficiency: Having additional skills and expertise in other design tools and software is highly valued and will greatly enhance your candidacy for this role.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Photo manipulation skills using Photoshop to create effects and enhance visual elements such as photography.
• Strong illustration skills with a focus on sports design, showcasing the ability to create dynamic and energetic visuals that capture the excitement of sports.
• Proficiency in Figma for UI/UX design, demonstrating your ability to design intuitive interfaces and optimize user interactions.
• Knowledge of motion design and video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro, is a plus, supporting the creation of dynamic and engaging multimedia content.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Kanban-style Project Management platforms
• Collaboration and Communication: You should be able to work effectively in a team environment, communicate your ideas clearly, and actively participate in discussions and critiques. The ability to give and receive constructive feedback is essential.
• Adaptability and Learning Mindset: Design is an evolving field with emerging trends, tools, and technologies. You should demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and stay updated with industry developments.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices.