Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Reporting to the Director, Partnership Development, the Designer, Brand Partnerships will be responsible for managing all design projects required by Oak View Group Canada’s various business units tied to brand projects including a new venue development project, third party property sales, our brand consulting practice, and more.

Our business development and consulting teams are required to present big ideas, complex marketing strategies and execution plans to the world’s top brands, and we strive to always put our best work forward. Strong design, impactful visuals and eye-catching aesthetics are a critical part of our business. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, our Designer will create bespoke, creative work for existing and prospective clients from ideation through to completion. You’re a confident design professional with a well-trained eye and strong communication skills (especially written). You’re organized, able to manage multiple projects at different stages of development, and always deliver the highest quality work. You’re interested in working on a fast-paced and entrepreneurial team, with ample room to shape and develop the design identity of the organization. 

This role will pay a wage of $65,000 to $75,000. 

For FT roles:   Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

• Leads different types of design projects from ideation through to completion.
• Design original works, including presentations, illustrations, mock-ups, one-pagers, infographics, etc.
• Refines media (images, fonts, layouts) using graphic design software and can apply typography techniques effectively.
• Creates visual ideas to portray concepts and bring multi-faceted marketing and consulting programs to life for internal stakeholders, partners, prospects and clients.
• Maintains brand consistency across all projects.
• Collaborates with business development and consulting teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Stays current on industry developments, tools, techniques, and aesthetics.

• Proven experience as Graphic Designer or similar role
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with presentation building tools (i.e., PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.)
• Strong aesthetic skills with the ability to work across multiple colours, fonts, layouts, and brand guidelines.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a marketing or sponsorships related role preferred but not required
• Qualities we are looking for: integrity, work ethic, positive attitude, results driven, teamwork, independence, creativity, confidence, leadership, and urgency.
• Graduate of an accredited Graphic Design program considered an asset.
• BSc degree in Design, Visual Arts or relevant field an asset

**Please include your portfolio with your application.

Additional Information

Apply by: March 15, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.