THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.
Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ for 5 of the past 6 years.
As THE·TEAM supports hybrid working environments and also acknowledges the benefits of in-office collaboration, our global policy is 3-days per week in-office.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a Sr. Designer who is a strong conceptual visual storyteller. The ideal candidate will take direction from written or spoken briefs and convert them into visually appealing graphics that can be used across a variety of digital and social channels as well as advertising campaigns, print, branding, presentation decks, and more.
Please note, this role will be based in the Toronto area, with expectation of three days a week of in-office work. This is a 1 year fixed term position covering a parental leave.
What You’ll Do:
You will act as both curator and creator of visually interesting design for a world-class company, which includes representation of the biggest names from across the globe. We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal candidate will be able to thrive in a demanding atmosphere and work brilliantly in a team environment.
Execute visually appealing and compelling design requests to support the needs of the company, primarily static assets for social media channels on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Ensure assets are optimized for each platform.
Digital, print, and experiential design
Presentation and digital marketing materials
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in graphic design
Manage your time in a smart and efficient manner, clearly communicating with your manager ensuring everyone is on the same page at all touch points of the project
Work simultaneously on multiple projects and meet deadlines
Who You Are:
3- 6 years experience
A conceptual visual storyteller
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively package, present and sell your work and thinking to both internal and external stakeholders
Can identify storylines and passion points
Develop strong, high-level design systems and brand identities that can work across various mediums, from collateral to digital
Efficiently combine creativity, graphic design, functionality and technology to create impactful and eye-catching visual communications
Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
Has a demonstrated background in branding and identity design
Immersive knowledge of the latest cultural, industry, and design trends
Has the ability to work closely with the production team in pre-production, content creation, preparation, and roll-out of final art files
Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good working relationships with internal teams
Works independently and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Ability to maneuver through tight turnarounds through sound multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Base salary range: $75-90k CAD, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each role.
THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Skills Required
- 3-6 years experience
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Demonstrated background in branding and identity design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience designing digital, print, experiential and presentation materials
- Ability to create static social assets optimized for Instagram, X, and LinkedIn
- Ability to manage time, work independently, multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work closely with production team for pre-production and final art files
- Immersive knowledge of current cultural, industry, and design trends
- Based in the Toronto area and available to be in-office three days per week (hybrid)
- 1 year fixed-term position covering a parental leave
What We Do
THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music, and entertainment company that provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties.
