Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Graphic Designer

THE POSITION
Position: Junior Graphic Designer
Reports to: Senior Graphic Designer
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediately
Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada

THE BUSINESSES
We are two organizations under one roof with a shared goal of making soccer the #1 sport in Canada. More specifically, we are Canada’s Tier 1 professional soccer league (Canadian Premier League or CPL) and a related commercial business (Canadian Soccer Business or CSB) that complement one another in pursuit of this goal.

The CPL is comprised of eight member Clubs serving communities from coast to coast. In 2023 we will embark on our fifth season building upon our record setting playoffs to end the 2022 campaign. In addition to playing in domestic competitions (CPL and the Canadian Championship), we also represent Canada in the global FIFA ecosystem via our regional club competition, the Concacaf Champions League.

CSB is a commercial agency that is the engine of growth for Canadian Soccer. It represents media rights and a suite of leading national corporate partnership properties including Canada Soccer’s Women’s and Men’s National Teams, Youth National Teams, Canadian Championships, CPL and its member Clubs, and League1 Canada (League1 Canada is the country’s top pro-am league, a key part of the pathway to professional soccer for Canadians including 67 women’s teams and
94 men’s teams).

With Canada hosting matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with co-hosts Mexico and the United States, and the CPL entering its fifth season, there has never been a better time to be involved in Canadian soccer!

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. To us diversity means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Graphic Designer of the Canadian Premier League, the Junior Graphic Designer will contribute to the success of the Marketing Department by creating original and visually rich day-to-day social media graphics and creative campaign assets that maximize brand awareness and sales for the clients we represent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help create forward-thinking, functional designs and assist in the development of outstanding creative work for all marketing elements, from social posts, online ads and infographics, to print ads and billboards, to full magazine design for CSB-represented properties.
• Assist in the development of CPL and League1 Canada design concepts and guidelines for key marketing elements such as: membership packages, tickets, venue credentials system etc.
• Support the creative design process for all CPL and Club merchandise, including on-pitch, off- pitch, quick strike products, and any signature line in partnership with the League merchandise provider and key CPL Club stakeholders.
• Design and layout CPL email templates that are visually appealing, easy to navigate, and optimized for various devices
• Prepare and set up files for production (print and digital) + Manage and organize creative department server filing system

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or 4 year college degree, preferably in graphic design/fine art; or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of previous experience in graphic design/art direction with a design/advertising agency and/or in-house environment (sports franchise environment is an asset)
• Good knowledge of current graphic design trends (especially in sports)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite with a focus on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator (UI/UX Design and experience working in Figma are a plus)

CHARACTERISTICS

• Successful at working in a team environment; detail-oriented, with the ability to execute projects precisely and efficiently under tight deadlines; highly organized; reliable, dependable, a self-starter requiring minimal supervision
• An undeniable passion for design and branding; a persistent drive to push creative boundaries, strive for perfection, and seek out the best possible solution to any assignment
• Ability to absorb feedback constructively and iterate upon designs until the job is done
• Ability to create deliverables that evolve, adapt, and build upon existing brand direction and guidelines
• Ability to communicate eloquently, effectively, and persuasively when explaining concepts, design choices and direction
• Love sports/soccer and understand the power and influence of live entertainment experiences
• An ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time

We’ll hire the right candidate when we meet them.

Canadian Premier League is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applications in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5A 1J7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Graphic design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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