The Motion Graphics Designer is an exciting opportunity focused on developing world-class content for Ottawa Senators fans and guests of Canadian Tire Centre.
The successful candidate will complement their design experience with a can-do attitude and a passion for bringing meaningful moments to life across our marketing and communications channels. Innovating within the standards of our brand, this role works in collaboration with marketing and business leaders to produce assets that represent our organization and generate interest and pride in the community.
Reports to: Marketing
Main Responsibilities
- Embrace seasonal creative and design direction to bring ideas/briefs to life for campaigns, in-game assets, and various partner initiatives
- Design motion graphics content for use across digital, in-arena, and advertising channels
- Create and maintain a consistent look and feel for all projects, guided by the brand position and seasonal design strategy
- Work with Game Presentation and Social team to bring creative to new heights
- Conceptualize and execute compelling motion designs from a ‘blank canvas’
- Develop A/B Creative for testing and workshopping
- Monitor trends and emerging tools, and make recommendations to improve content quality and impact
Job Requirements
- University or college degree in animation and/or video production or relevant experience
- 2-5 years of experience as a motion graphic designer in a professional environment
- Excellent time management skills with ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere and AfterEffects
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to accept feedback and change requests in a professional manner
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, maintaining a team mentality
- Excellent attention to detail
- Bilingual (English amp; French) is a strong asset
- Functional experience working in the Sports amp; Entertainment or Hospitality industries is an asset
Competencies
- Flexible: This role requires some work on-site on evenings and weekends.
- Reliable: You are someone your team can count on to deliver on your commitments and responsibilities.
- Results Oriented: You take initiative and aggressively pursue challenging goals and objectives; and will put in the time and effort to accomplish them.
- A strong communicator: You communicate ideas, opinions, or information effectively, verbally or in writing.
- Customer-focused: You have a service-oriented mindset which shows during your interactions through empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Collaborative: You are a natural relationship builder and are comfortable working and engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels. You lead by example and support others to achieve success.
- Detail-oriented: You have demonstrated experience in creating and managing work to a high standard of quality.
- A Hockey Fan: You love the Sens!
Application deadline: November 30, 2023.
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 amp; 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 a 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.