Job Description

INTERNSHIP ROLE: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNREQUIRED: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ENROLLED IN A POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMThe Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club is pleased to offer an internship in Graphic Design for the 2022-2023 regular season. As a designer, you'll play a large role in the development and production of visual assets across all social media platforms. This designer will be responsible for helping to continue the visual identity of our social channels through a combination of quick-turn reactive graphics and longer-term executions including promotion for events and marketing initiatives.The right candidate is a self-motivated individual that is well-versed in the social space and is an endless well of ideas and inspiration for new layouts. This person must have strong attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. The team plays all home games out of the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium in Kitchener, Ontario. The first exhibition game will take place on September 4, with the first regular season game taking place on September 30. The last game of the regular season is scheduled for March 26, 2023, with the potential for playoffs kicking off shortly thereafter. A more detailed schedule of home and away games can be found on our website www.kitchenerrangers.com.The Graphic Design will work closely with our Digital Media The role will be primarily remote with additional work done on game days at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.TERM: SEPTEMBER 2022-MARCH 2023 (with possible extension for playoffs)COMMITMENT: 10-15 HOURS WEEKLY, MAINLY REMOTE WORK WITH SOME WORK AT THE KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUMROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES: Design graphics for social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more Prioritize and manage projects in a fast-paced environment Balance significant volume of assets with simplicity and speed, while maintaining bandwidth for custom original work Evoke emotion and passion through storytelling Comprehensive quality control ensuring that all work is grammatically correct, factually accurate and on-brand Work closely with the Rangers Digital Marketing Manager in the brainstorming and development of social content across platforms and mediums Stay on top of evolving social & digital trends and behaviours and apply insights to a strategic approachQUALIFICATIONS:- Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or a related field.- Proficient in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator- Organized and able to prioritize and manage a number of projects at a given time- A passion for the sport of hockey, and an understanding of the game- Exhibit a strong understanding and experience with social platforms including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok- Strong and professional verbal and written communication skills- Photography and Video skills are not required but considered an asset- Must have the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for game days - both home and away- Examples of work that highlight layout, typography & visual hierarchyJob Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 8 monthsSchedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in a post-secondary program?

Application deadline: 2022-08-19
Expected start date: 2022-08-22