JOB SUMMARY

The Graphic Designer is responsible for applying graphic and design skills to develop creative visual solutions and designs for Senators Sports & Entertainment (“SSE”).

Reports to: Creative Director

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce multiple brand and marketing assets across all channels including digital, social, paid media, in-game features, and print applications in accordance with provided briefs

• Interpret creative direction and ensure brand alignment for all creative outputs, working closely with Creative Director to ensure consistency across the team

• Develop concepts, design options, and final artwork for the SSE companies in accordance with established look and feel

• Proofing of own work and on occasion peer review other designers work to ensure assets are technically correct and produced to the highest quality

• Ensure all designs support sponsors, clients, and agencies with accurate and on-brand graphics and logo usage

• Provide layout and final production of print ads for clients and their ad agencies, once approved by the requesting department head

• Ensuring all work aligns with the Ottawa Senators brand standards, seasonal strategy, and Creative Director guidance, while maintaining an high level of quality

• Working in a collaborative style across the Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to build assets using shared imagery, fonts, templates, and design elements

• Reviewing project briefs in Asana and completing assigned tasks, including the admin work of procuring alignments and final sign off of your projects

• Sharing working files with the Creative Team and preparing packaged files using established folder structure and naming conventions for archiving, including final assets, iterations, and supporting elements

• Submitting work for review, implementing feedback, and managing revisions in a timely and professional manner

• Collaborating with internal Creative Team members to ensure alignment and team support

• Preparing and exporting final channel-ready artwork across all formats, ensuring technical accuracy and delivery to specification

• Own your assigned projects end-to-end, including taking responsibility for workbacks and timely delivery that meets client goals and objectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years’ previous experience as a graphic designer with experience in both digital and print design

• University degree or college diploma in visual arts or graphic arts

• Creative ability and artistic talent as demonstrated by work portfolio

• Strong technical abilities in the Adobe Suite & Figma

• Keen understanding of brand standards and working within them

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities