Graphic Designer

Vancouver Whitecaps FC • Vancouver, BC

56d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Graphic Design, in this role you are responsible for developing innovative design and conceptual thinking that elevates and differentiates the Whitecaps FC brand. This is more than creating good looks, this is a commitment to build new experiences and create interactions with our fan-base through storytelling.

Requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Animation, Art, Film Production, Digital Media, Marketing, or other industry-relevant majors is preferred
• Demonstrated experience (portfolio) ranging from bringing creative concepts to life visually, to producing production-ready files for a variety of materials
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Creative Suite
• Proficiency and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other related tools
• Self-starter who works well in a team environment
• Flexible schedule and ability to work unconventional hours including weekends and match nights

Responsibilities

• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling designs which are on brand with limited supervision from concept to final deliverable.
• Design print and digital elements for marketing, sales, sponsorship, event, and soccer operations that will deepen the connection between our club and its fans
• Ability to think laterally across all elements of the digital experience—brand, marketing/experiential, and product/services.
• Design updates and other graphic elements for all club websites
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce breakthrough and innovative content working closely and collaboratively with a variety of teams
• Explore and develop upon latest trends and techniques specifically trends within the sports and entertainment sector
• Ability to multi-task across several projects with tight timelines
• Support matchday content as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level