In this role, you will work on a variety of deliverables to successfully convey our Winnipeg Blue Bombers brand by assessing needs, conceptualizing, designing, developing and presenting internal and external advertising creative, corporate partnership creative, brand marketing creative, sales campaign creative, and stadium marketing creative. You will work collaboratively with multiple internal clients including partnerships, ticket operations, community, sales and services. You will report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

You are responsible for design conception and layout for print and digital graphic artwork within the WFC, specifically supporting sales, service, partnerships, marketing, community, in-stadium, and ticket operations departments
Develop and maintain a workflow master plan. With relevant project teams, establish projects, goals and priorities. Have awareness of the impact that your work may have on your own and other ongoing projects
Brainstorm, develop and conceptualize new innovative ideas to contribute toward dynamic campaign initiatives while maintaining brand integrity
Execute graphic design projects including but not limited to; sales collateral, advertisement campaigns, in-stadium graphics, digital ads, season tickets projects, packaging, logo design, and presentation decks for partnerships and marketing departments
Work efficiently alongside other print, video and animation creatives as part of an internal creative team
Generate expert-level knowledge of competitive and complementary solutions and bring new ideas to the team. Work to nurture expertise within the creative department
Prepare appropriate files for printers and vendors
Maintaining webpage content
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

A Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design with a displayed interest in branding and advertising specific to the sports or entertainment industries or equivalent experience
2-5 years proven graphic design experience
Familiarity with HTML, CSS and WordPress is an asset
Understanding of web design standards, responsive design and UI/UX principles
Working knowledge of print production and retouching process
Demonstrate advanced skills in using graphic design software in a MAC environment
You are required to have skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Present self in professional manner and have ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts
Possess creative versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
Ability to prioritize work activities, use time efficiently and be highly organized
Possess excellent communication skills, including written and verbal, and have the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Strong ability to turn abstract concepts and messages into compelling visual storytelling
Proven ability to adapt to change in the work environment; capable of balancing multiple demands, projects, and changes simultaneously
Willing to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and all game days
Photography and/or motion design experience a plus
Knowledge of football and sports; knowledge of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a plus

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.

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