Junior Designer

At Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors +05 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 200+ and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.


Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Designer, Global Partnerships, this position will be accountable for leading all design projects that are required by the department. MLSE’s Global Partnerships team works across our portfolio of teams, venues and events to build/execute integrated marketing programs designed to connect our roster of global brands to our large and passionate fanbases.

Every day, we present creative ideas, marketing strategies, and tactical execution plans to some of the world’s biggest companies, and it is important that we showcase these opportunities in the best light possible. High-quality design and visual representation are critical components of our ability to achieve this goal. In collaboration with internal and external partners, you will help to ensure we are creating and presenting industry-leading creative work to existing and prospective customers. You're a confident professional with a design-first mentality, an articulate communicator (written and oral), a well-organized multi-tasker, and someone who is always committed to delivering the highest quality output.

Position Type: Part time Contract

Contract End Date: June 30th, 2026

Lead a variety of design projects from conception to delivery.
Design original pieces, including presentations, illustrations, and infographics.
Refine images, fonts, and layouts using graphic design software.
Apply typography techniques.
Generate ideas to portray concepts and illustrate multi-faceted marketing partnerships.
Maintain brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects.
Liaise with marketing and design teams to ensure deadlines are met.
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

Proven work experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role.
A portfolio of completed design projects.
Graduate of an accredited Graphic Design program.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with presentation building tools (i.e., PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)
Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to combine various colors, fonts, and layouts.
Attention to visual details.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team.
BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a relevant field. Read more