Graphic Designer

Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Canadian sports brand is seeking a Graphic Designer for their Vancouver office. The role involves developing brand identity, creating engaging fan-facing designs, and collaborating with teams to produce high-quality work. Ideal candidates will have a degree in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This is an onsite position where you will manage multiple projects while upholding branding and quality standards. Applicants must include a link to their online portfolio.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of design experience in an agency or in-house setting.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under tight deadlines.
• Strong focus on branding, consistency, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining the overall brand identity.
• Conceptualizing and designing fan-facing creative.
• Creating production files reflecting efficient file-building methods.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

POSITION

Graphic Designer

DEPARTMENT

Design

REPORTS TO

Art Director

Position Summary

You have a Pinterest board of inspirational design. Poorly typeset restaurant menus make your blood boil. You’ve never ever used Papyrus or Comic Sans in an ad. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt if you happen to be a sports fan. If this sounds like you, then this is your chance to help shape the creative for one of the most well-known brands in Canada.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the overall visual expression of the Canucks Sports and Entertainment brands (i.e., Vancouver Canucks, Abbotsford Canucks, Vancouver Warriors and Rogers Arena) across integrated platforms, including TV, social, digital, OOH, print, in-arena, and more. This is an onsite role at our office in downtown Vancouver.

This Role Will Focus On

• Developing and maintaining the overall brand identity of Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) brands
• Conceptualizing and designing fan-facing creative to drive CSE brands and businesses, across all fan touchpoints
• Creating production files that reflect the most efficient file-building methods
• Sharing and explaining your work, process, and decisions to the Art Director or Sr. Designer, as well as across different departments
• Balancing concurrent projects efficiently to meet benchmark dates and deadlines

You Have

• A link to your online portfolio (only those with an online portfolio will be considered)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in graphic design
• 1-3 years of design experience in an agency or in-house setting
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite software
• A strong creative mindset and the ability to conceptualize and execute unexpected solutions
• Proven strength in foundational visual design disciplines: composition, colour, layout, typography
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on branding, consistency, and quality
• Collaborative, creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work confidently as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced cross-team environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Onsite role at our office in downtown Vancouver

You May Also Have

• Motion Design/Animation
• UI and UX Design
• Photography or Illustration
• Experience in the sports industry

Please Note

This role will work on-location in our downtown Vancouver office at Rogers Arena. Candidates are required to submit an online portfolio of work with their application. Only those with an online portfolio will be considered. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team.

This position will remain open until filled.