Wasserman connects head and heart to meaningfully grow brands, businesses, and careers.

We are a partner to the world's most iconic brands, properties, and talent in ventures across sports, entertainment, and culture. With expertise in strategic consulting, creative development, marketing, and talent management, Wasserman is committed to driving value and transforming the businesses of our clients for the better.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman has offices globally in more than 20 cities including London, New York, Toronto, Raleigh, Carlsbad, The Hague, Portland and Shanghai. Learn more at www.teamwass.com

In Canada, we've proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada's 'Agency of the Year' for 2019, 2020, and 2021, and 2023.

Wasserman is committed to creating a diverse and supportive work environment for all and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.*

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To support our rapid growth, Wasserman has built a robust internship program designed to introduce driven, hard-working students and young professionals to the sports and entertainment industry.

As a Graphic Design Intern on Wasserman's Creative + Content team, you will support in delivering creative for some of Canada's largest and most impactful brands. You will be involved in a variety of campaigns and sporting events, working closely with a Sr. Designer, Project Manager, and a number of our Account Teams. You will experience variety in your day-to-day and have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a fast-paced, agency environment. Ultimately, we are looking for an enthusiastic graphic designer who is looking to make a tangible impact in the industry. Someone who is a conceptual thinker, translating ideas into innovative and effective design solutions, willing to wear multiple hats to assist our team wherever they are needed.

As Wasserman supports hybrid working environments, the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, in addition to remote working.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design collateral for campaigns, events, social/digital platforms, and other comprehensive marketing deliverables.
• Work alongside a Sr. Designer, Project Manager, and Account Teams to create captivating visuals and designs adhering to brand guidelines/aesthetic for all clients, providing fast, reliable turnaround within given deadlines.
• Have the opportunity to support the broader Creative + Content team on integrated pitches and project work across our client portfolio.
• Demonstrate the ability to brainstorm in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Monitor ongoing creative trends within sports, music, lifestyle and entertainment, to offer relevant creative recommendations and educate fellow team members.
• Create and/or format internal and external presentations.
• Track all time spent on all projects.
• Support in Creative + Content administrative duties and deliverables.
• Be detailed in your organization of projects. This includes management of project briefs, awareness of project specs, deadlines, files, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, diploma, certificate in a design-centric field or experience in a relevant field.
• A highly developed understanding of Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Proficient with PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro and WordPress will be considered an asset.
• Able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, delivering on tight deadlines.
• A strong attention to detail and quality of work output.
• A knack for picking up brands' visual identities, understanding why they work and switching between them quickly.
• Has a keen eye for colour, typography, captivating layouts, and what "works visually".
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Able to communicate with maturity and effectiveness at all levels of an organization.

BENEFITS:

• Access and networking opportunities with our global internship program
• Participation in Wasserman's 'All Pro' learning & development programs, gaining insights into all Wasserman services and products
• Access and exposure to the top sports, arts, culture, music, and entertainment clients around the world
• Participation in Wasserman's CMHA mental health programming
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment
• Real-time industry experience, working alongside some of North America's top talent, including both clients and Wasserman employees
• $17.30/hour wage

If you are a driven, forward thinker who wants to be part of a high-performance agency that puts people first, then we'd love to hear from you!

Deadline to apply: Wednesday May 15th, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST

Please include your resume and portfolio (or previous work samples) with your application. This is a full time, paid position. Applicant must be either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.