Intermediate Designer

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Located in downtown Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) is the largest sports and entertainment company in Canada and one of the largest in the world. Representing some of the most recognizable brands in the country, MLSE bolsters a roster that includes the Raptors, Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, Argonauts and LIVE concert division, we are truly an iconic brand intertwined in Canadian culture, far beyond the city our teams play for.

Reporting directly to the Art Director as an Intermediate Graphic Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to flex your creative muscles with an award-winning design team and evolve existing brands to shape sports culture. Between teams, venues, concerts, retail, restaurants and global partnerships/sales, your talents will be viewed and shared by millions across all mediums. This is not only about design; it’s about igniting the passions of a dedicated fan base while engaging new fans.

Position Type: Contract 3 Months 

• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling designs which are on brand.
• Take ownership of projects and multi-task projects with tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey creative concepts to clients.
• Develop the visual design/creative concepts and user interactions for web, social and mobile apps.
• Able to think laterally across all elements of the digital experience – brand, marketing/experiential, and product/services.
• Comfortable exploring multiple design options to solve a problem.
• Ability to design for printed executions. Large scale signage for example.
• Prepare files for prepress, attend press-approvals.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application. 

• 4 years’ Graphic Design work experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Graphic Design program.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic experience with After Effects is an asset.
• Working knowledge of design collaboration software like figma is an asset.
• Self-starter, problem solver & team-player with strong verbal & presentation skills.
• Experience with pre-press production techniques & printing processes.
• Experience with time/project tracking software such as WorkFront.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Apply by: December 23rd, 2024

Experience the thrill of the Sports & Entertainment industry in a flexible (hybrid) work environment that supports employee wellbeing.

As a part of our recruitment process AI may be utilized to: screen applications, assess qualifications, and enhance candidate selection. We remain committed to ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience for all candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.