Digital Designer

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.

With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey. At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

SUMMARY
The NHL Creative Service Department is looking for a talented Digital Designer to join our expanding 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.

You should have a demonstrated understanding of digital design best practices, social media platforms, an acute eye for detail, layout, and typography. 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working alongside and taking direction from senior 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 to the design assets.
• 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.
• Ensures all projects conform to required digital specs, quality standards and deadlines.
• Seeks opportunities to continually improve job skills.
• Works collaboratively with the Creative Service Team and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Areas/Experience

Required

• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of digital design experience.
• Must have a solid understanding of digital design principles, typography, design process and be knowledgeable of current trends.
• Should be strong with commonly used design software packages, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, InDesign, Acrobat, After Effects and other digital design-based design tools.
• A basic understanding of Adobe Firefly.
• Strong knowledge of digital production and best practices.
• Link to Portfolio samples showing recent and relevant work MUST be submitted for consideration.

Preferred

• Experience was gained preferably with an agency or in house design group, professional sports or entertainment background.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and programing languages a plus.
• Experience in designing websites for multiple screens a plus.
• Knowledge of UI, UX, responsive and mobile design a plus.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates 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 be highly organized.
• Must have a positive attitude, high energy, and a passion for creating effective, solution-oriented work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solver with proven ability to visually communicate brand strategies that resonate with and engage fans/consumers.

CORE COMPETENCIES
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League:

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Teamwork & Collaboration

The NHL offers U.S. regular, full-time employees:

Time to Recharge : Utilize our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to focus on your well-being and ensure a healthy work/life balance. PTO includes paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Ability to Focus on your Health: Along with competitive salaries, the NHL offers comprehensive health benefits to employees and their eligible dependents effective on their first day with us - there is no waiting period. The NHL subsidizes a large portion of the health benefits costs, therefore your cost for medical, dental and vision coverage is minimal.


We also offer our employees and members of their household access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, physical, and financial health. In addition, employees have access to a digital wellness resource designed to improve health and happiness through courses in sleep, movement, and focus. These services are confidential and at no-cost to our employees.

Childcare Leave: Because your family is the NHL family, employees are offered comprehensive Childcare Leave to welcome your new addition. The primary caregiver to the child is entitled to up to 12 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Employees that are not the primary caregiver to the child are entitled to up to 6 weeks of paid Childcare Leave, at full pay, which must be taken within the first 6 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

Confidence in your Retirement Goals: Participate in the NHL's Savings Plan which includes a 401K(pre-tax and Roth options) plus non-elective (employer) contributions to keep your retirement goals on track.

A Hybrid Work Schedule : The NHL recognizes the value of flexibility in work locations/schedules to help our employees balance work/life priorities. Hybrid work schedules are available for a majority of our roles.

Our New Headquarters: Our new, state of the art, offices are located at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards. When you're in the office, you can conduct meetings in one of our high-tech conference rooms, have lunch with a view or play in the game room. Employees can also enjoy New York's newest neighborhood that is home to more than 100 shops, culinary experiences, and public artwork.

A Savings for Commuting: Participate in the NHL's pre-tax commuter benefit plan whichhelps offset the financial cost of traveling to and from our office.

NHL Partner Rates: Unlock exclusive pricing from our Partners that include savings on travel, consumer goods and services, plus the NHL Store.

Life at the NHL: In your first few days, you meet with your new teammates and the HR Team. You have the opportunity to learn more about the NHL and our workplace culture. Employees are invited to play hockey during our Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, join our Employee Resource Groups and more. You are a part of our team and we encourage you to be your authentic self, adding to our dynamic workplace culture.

SALARY RANGE:

$70k

Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to: experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.

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.