Ottawa Senators Freelance Opportunities Graphic Design & Creative Talent

Are you a creative professional based in Ottawa or Gatineau? Do you have a strong portfolio of brand work, killer design instincts, and the skills to bring stories to life under pressure? The Ottawa Senators Creative Team is building a local freelance roster and we want to hear from you.

This is not a full-time or salaried position, but a freelance opportunity for contract-based work throughout the season. Were looking to establish connections with local designers and artists who we can reach out to when projects arise from brand development and campaign design to illustration and digital creative.

Our goal is to grow a trusted local network of freelance talent that taps into the incredible talent right here in the Ottawa & Gatineau regions.

Who We're Looking For

Were currently building a roster of freelance talent in the following areas:

• Graphic Design
  Skilled in brand identity, layout, campaign work, and digital-first creative.
  Tools of the trade: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Illustrators & Digital Artists
  Comfortable collaborating on branded content, campaigns, or special one off projects.

Requirements to Join Our Freelance Directory

To be considered for our freelance roster, you must:

• Have proven experience working with brands or in the creative industry.
• Be highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Be comfortable working in Figma (for graphic designers).
• Have your own design equipment and software licenses.
• Be based in Ottawa or Gatineau.
• Have excellent communication and professional standards.
• Confidently interpret creative briefs and deliver final assets with minimal supervision.
• Thrive under pressure, and hit tight deadlines.
• Bilingual (English & French) communication abilities is a major plus, but not mandatory.

Why Work With the Sens Creative Team?

Our team is passionate about doing big work for a big fanbase. Were committed to elevating our creative output across all channels and that means collaborating with talented professionals who get the game, the city, and the challenge of delivering top-tier creative in a high-volume environment.

When you join our freelance roster, youll be considered for:

• Seasonal campaign support
• Branded content and illustration projects
• Overflow creative for social, in-arena, and digital platforms
• Special assignments as part of our growing responsibilities with the Ottawa Black Bears, Ottawa Senators Foundation and Sens 360.

Closing Date: 9:00 am on August 14, 2025