Senior Designer

THE·TEAM; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM in Toronto is seeking a Sr. Designer who translates briefs into visually compelling graphics for digital and social channels, advertising campaigns, print, branding, and more.

You will lead with conceptual storytelling, collaborate across teams, and craft strong brand identities while staying current with design trends. The role is a 1‑year parental leave cover with hybrid in‑office expectations and three days on site.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of design experience with branding and identity.
• Strong communication to package, present and sell concepts to stakeholders.
• Develop high‑level design systems and cross‑medium brand identities.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute visually compelling design requests for social assets on Instagram, X, LinkedIn; optimize for each platform.
• Produce digital, print and experiential design, plus presentations and marketing materials.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design.
• Manage time and multi‑project delivery, maintaining alignment with the manager.
• Collaborate with production teams in pre‑production, content creation, and roll‑out of final art.

Skills

Conceptual visual storytelling

Strong written and verbal comms

Branding & identity design

Design systems

Adobe Creative Cloud

Time management & multi‑tasking

Job description

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.

Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 5 of the past 6 years.

As THE·TEAM supports hybrid working environments and also acknowledges the benefits of in-office collaboration, our global policy is 3-days per week in-office.

Job Overview

We’re looking for a Sr. Designer who is a strong conceptual visual storyteller. The ideal candidate will take direction from written or spoken briefs and convert them into visually appealing graphics that can be used across a variety of digital and social channels as well as advertising campaigns, print, branding, presentation decks, and more.

Please note, this role will be based in the Toronto area, with expectation of three days a week of in-office work. This is a 1 year fixed term position covering a parental leave.

What You’ll Do

You will act as both curator and creator of visually interesting design for a world‑class company, which includes representation of the biggest names from across the globe. We work in a fast‑paced environment, so the ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a demanding atmosphere and work brilliantly in a team environment.

• Execute visually appealing and compelling design requests to support the needs of the company, primarily static assets for social media channels on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Ensure assets are optimized for each platform.
• Digital, print, and experiential design
• Presentation and digital marketing materials
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design
• Manage your time in a smart and efficient manner, clearly communicating with your manager ensuring everyone is on the same page at all touch points of the project
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects and meet deadlines

Who You Are

• 3-6 years experience
• A conceptual visual storyteller
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively package, present and sell your work and thinking to both internal and external stakeholders
• Can identify storylines and passion points
• Develop strong, high‑level design systems and brand identities that can work across various mediums, from collateral to digital
• Efficiently combine creativity, graphic design, functionality and technology to create impactful and eye‑catching visual communications
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Has a demonstrated background in branding and identity design
• Immersive knowledge of the latest cultural, industry, and design trends
• Has the ability to work closely with the production team in pre‑production, content creation, preparation, and roll‑out of final art files
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with internal teams
• Works independently and manages time efficiently in a fast‑paced and highly collaborative environment
• Ability to maneuver through tight turnarounds through sound multi‑tasking and prioritization skills

Base salary range: $75-90k CAD, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each role.

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.