Graphic Designer (Contract)

JOB SUMMARY

The Graphic Designeris responsible forapplying graphic and design skills to develop creative visual solutions and designs forSenators Sports & Entertainment (SSE).

Reportsto: Creative Director

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Producemultiplebrand and marketingassetsacross all channels including digital, social, paid media, in-game features, and print applicationsin accordance withprovided briefs

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

• Develop concepts, design options, and final artwork for theSSE companiesin accordance withestablished look and feel

• Proofing of own work andon occasion peer reviewother designersworkto ensure assets are technically correct and produced tothe highestquality

• Ensure all designs support sponsors, clients, and agencies withaccurateand 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, whilemaintaininganhighlevelof quality

• Working ina collaborative style across theAdobe Creative Suite and Figma to build assets usingshared imagery, fonts, templates, and design elements

• Reviewing project briefs in Asana and completing assigned tasks, includingthe admin work ofprocuringalignments and final signoff ofyour projects

• Sharing working files with the Creative Team and preparing packagedfilesusingestablished folder structure and naming conventionsfor archiving, including final assets, iterations, and supporting elements

• Submittingwork for review, implementing feedback, and managing revisions ina timelyand professional manner

• Collaborating with internal Creative Team membersto ensure alignment and team support

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

• Ownyourassignedprojectsend-to-end, including taking responsibility for workbacks andtimelydeliverythat meets client goals andobjectives

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3yearspreviousexperience as a graphicdesigner with experience in bothdigitaland print design

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

• Creative ability and artistic talent asdemonstratedby 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