Graphic Designer

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a Graphic Designer! 

Overview

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking a dynamic and innovative Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team. This role is for a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about design, staying on top of current trends, and Blue Jays baseball. You will collaborate closely with the design team to shape creative campaigns, establishing engaging assets across digital and print platforms. From social media, web, and email to largescale ballpark signage and fan engagement initiatives, your work will help drive ticket sales, strengthen brand affinity, and elevate the Blue Jays’ visual identity.

We’re looking for someone ambitious, open-minded, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a keen eye for design and a love for the game.

This role may be for you if:

You enjoy motivating, energizing, and inspiring others 

You are hands-on and unafraid of taking on new challenges  

You thrive in fast paced high-volume working environments 

You love the Toronto Blue Jays! 

Responsibilities:

Partner with the design team to develop and execute creative campaigns

Create digital and print materials, including website graphics, emails, social media content, OOH, and large- and small-scale ballpark signage

Produce, resize, and optimize existing assets or assets created by colleagues for multiple platforms

Maintain a regular system for asset organization, including naming convention, filing, and folder structure

Manage projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support diverse creative initiatives with an open mind to big ideas

Proactively contribute fresh ideas, references, and design thinking to elevate the Blue Jays brand

Monitor industry, competitor, and cultural trends to inspire innovative creative solutions

Work with the Senior Manager, Marketing Operations to align projects with timelines and objectives

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience

3 - 5 years of professional design experience

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Strong understanding of digital and social media formats, resolutions, and best practices

Experience designing for web and mobile marketing campaigns

Experience with data-driven design (e.g. A/B testing)

Knowledge of the game of baseball and passion for the Blue Jays brand; experience designing for sports an asset

Experience with brand storytelling and campaign development

Comfortable working under pressure and thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Open to regular creative feedback and committed to continuous learning

Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment

Portfolio: 

Candidates should provide a link to their portfolio website showcasing their graphic design work and capabilities

Applicants must be willing and able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends and holidays as required.

Salary: The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $65,000 – $75,000. Actual base pay offered within this range may differ based on a range of factors, including individual experience, education, skills, and organizational needs. 

In addition to your base compensation, you will enjoy discretionary bonus opportunities, vacation entitlements, a comprehensive benefits package, and front office perks that reflect the excitement and community of working in baseball.

Position Status: Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU 

Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!  

Ongoing, hands-on training to help you develop your skills 

Excellent employee discount to use towards Blue Jays gear 

A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada 

Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [email protected].