Graphic Design Specialist

Our client has an immediate need for an entry-level, energetic Partnership Design Specialist with a passion for sports and in particular Football. The BC Lions are growing and looking for the ideal person with excellent communication and Graphic Design skills to join them. This is a full-time role with expectations you will be onsite and working on Game Day and all BC Lions Football Events as needed. You have to have the technical skills and you must have the communication, passion and interpersonal business communication skills to be part of this team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, a keen learner and have a natural passion for sports marketing and design. Reporting to the Senior VP, Business, and in concert with the Brand Manager and GraphicDesign team, this role is primarily responsible for creating exciting and compelling partnership proposals and ticketing collateral. You thrive in a high energy, fast-paced, team-oriented work environment. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and a team player that understands the importance of communication and adhering to deadlines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (others may be assigned from time to time): Adaptation of design elements to carry out the continuity of the BC Lions brand throughout all sponsorship and ticket sales collateral Adoption and understanding of the BC Lions brand standards guide Working in collaboration with marketing, digital, game operations and community partnerships to incorporate sponsors into team branded elements Development and creative production of partnership proposals and fulfillment reports Consolidate data and present in an attractive and visually pleasing manner Precise proofing of all materials Your must have's are: Communication skills both internally with key stakeholders via e-mail, phone and in person Capable of working on multiple design projects at a given time under tight deadlines Ability to Work with sponsors on creative brand elements such as A-frames, LEDs, digital game program ads, and other items as assigned Excellent file management skills including archiving, manipulating and distribution of files Requirements Qualifications and Requirements: Knowledgeable and efficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Majority of workload will be InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop). Experienced working in animation, specifically After Effects to develop motion graphics for in-stadium LEDs Post-secondary graphic design education 1+ years’ work experience preferred Excellent design sense Able to take direction and work within Club’s brand standards Able to work collaboratively and take constructive feedback Good understanding of typography Detail-oriented, especially under deadline pressure Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, verbal and writing abilities Highly organized and communicative Willing to work long hours and weekends; able to work at all home games A true passion for sports, the CFL and the BC Lions Please submit your resume to apply@coopersinc.co with samples of your work and brief paragraph in the email why you are ideal for this entry level position. Thank you for your interest in this position and the BC Lions. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Also, view this position at coopersinc.co