POSITION: Graphic Designer
DEPARTMENT: Design
REPORTS TO: Creative 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 Creative Director, as well as across different departments
Balancing concurrent projects efficiently to meet benchmark dates and deadlines.

WE HAVE:

A team you can belong to and believe in
A fun, high energy environment
An open mind for new ideas
The opportunity to embark on a career development journey

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.