What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Designer position at National Hockey League?
SUMMARY
We are looking for a talented Digital Designer to join our expanding NHL Creative Services team to support our growing demand for digital creative. As a Digital Designer, you will collaborate and take direction from senior creatives, assisting in creating graphics, images and templates to support the league's digital content across multiple departments and league initiatives.
(Social Media, Social Impact, Growth and Legislative Affairs initiatives, tune-In promotion; National and International, Paid Media Campaigns, Partner sponsored Activations, video features, league website, email, special event promotions ...)
You should have a demonstrated understanding of digital design best practices, social media platforms, an acute eye for detail, layout, and typography. Strong knowledge of website design, mobile design, responsive design, functionality, UX and UI design and general understanding of programming languages and HTML, is a must. The candidate will have experience in digital production and have basic timeline animation skills. Knowledgeable of NHL Teams and Players, well organized, and comfortable working under tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
We are looking for a talented Digital Designer to join our expanding NHL Creative Services team to support our growing demand for digital creative. As a Digital Designer, you will collaborate and take direction from senior creatives, assisting in creating graphics, images and templates to support the league's digital content across multiple departments and league initiatives.
(Social Media, Social Impact, Growth and Legislative Affairs initiatives, tune-In promotion; National and International, Paid Media Campaigns, Partner sponsored Activations, video features, league website, email, special event promotions ...)
You should have a demonstrated understanding of digital design best practices, social media platforms, an acute eye for detail, layout, and typography. Strong knowledge of website design, mobile design, responsive design, functionality, UX and UI design and general understanding of programming languages and HTML, is a must. The candidate will have experience in digital production and have basic timeline animation skills. Knowledgeable of NHL Teams and Players, well organized, and comfortable working under tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Working alongside and taking direction from sr. creatives, this designer will translate business objectives, concepts and information into visually compelling digital designs under tight deadlines.
- Works within established NHL Brand guidelines, while giving creative flair designing digital promotional materials, e-mails, web banners, and other mar/comm deliverables.
- Ability to follow instructions, work in a group setting as well as have their own conceptual skills.
- Builds an understanding of the strategy, audience and objectives behind design projects, delivering on-brand creative.
- Ensures the communication of a consistent brand image through design development and projects.
- Executes assigned design projects through completion.
- Ensures all projects conform to required digital specs, quality standards and deadlines.
- Seeks opportunities to continually improve job skills.
- Works collaboratively with vendors and internal departments to reach the best quality and cost effective solution for each design project.
QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of digital design experience, preferably with an agency or in house design group, professional sports or entertainment background.
- Must have a solid understanding of digital design principles, typography, design process and be knowledgeable of current trends.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, independently and in a team environment.
- Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be highly organized.
- Must have a positive attitude, high energy and a passion for creating effective, solution oriented work.
- Must have experience in designing websites for multiple screens.
- Strong knowledge of UI, UX, responsive and mobile design.
- Should be strong with commonly used design software packages, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, InDesign and Acrobat along with basic knowledge of Dreamweaver (or other source code editor) and After Effects and other digital design-based design tools.
- Strong working knowledge of animated GIFs, developing Adobe Animate banners and designing for social channels.
- Strong knowledge of digital production and best practices.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and programing languages.
**Link to Portfolio samples showing recent and relevant work MUST be submitted for consideration.**
When applying, please be sure to include a cover letter with your salary expectations for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, however only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. NO EMAILS OR PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.