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Position: Manager, Creative & Digital – Guelph Nighthawks Reports To: Director, Marketing, Communications & Events Location: Guelph, ON - Head Office Job Type: Permanent Full-time A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s first-ever First Division Professional Men’s Basketball League. The CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80% of its current rosters being Canadian. Players come from the NBA G-League, top international leagues, the Canadian National Team program, and top NCAA programs as well as from U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. More information is available at www.cebl.ca and www.thenighthawks.ca. The Manager, Creative and Digital will help bring the Guelph Nighthawks brand to life through visual storytelling. As the Manager, Creative and Digital, you will work with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Events on the design and production (concept through to execution) of creative concepts aligned with the Guelph Nighthawks brand strategy. The position will offer integrated design experience that will expand your portfolio while providing a unique opportunity to help establish the Guelph Nighthawks in the Guelph community and beyond. The Guelph Nighthawks are looking for a talented individual to join the team to support the day to day creative needs of the organization. This designer should have a strong knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and have a working knowledge of AfterEffects or Premier. They will be responsible to work collaboratively and help ideate and execute compelling, dynamic, and engaging assets for Guelph Nighthawks digital and print platforms. This designer GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS OF THE CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE THENIGHTHAWKS.CA · (548)988.4295 · 55 WYNDHAM ST. N. UNIT T7, GUELPH, ONTARIO, N1H 7T8 #OURGAME should demonstrate a strong portfolio with a focus on applying design elements to engage content consumers while leveraging the most recent trends on social media platforms. Responsibilities: ● Produce high quality creative assets for various digital channels (website, and social media) and events (video, photo, posters, graphics, collateral, etc.) ● Develop and review creative to ensure it is consistent with the Nighthawks brand standards as set up in collaboration with the CEBL (tone of voice, style, color, and quality) ● Research and apply best practices from design, sports and other industries, as relevant ● Understand key performance indicators and adapt creative to improve performance ● Maintain flexibility to execute a wide range of projects under short deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control and professional standards Minimum Qualifications: ● Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign ● Working knowledge of Adobe AfterEffects or Premier ● Photography and videography experience preferred but not required ● 1-3 years of design and content production experience ● Strong ability to understand/follow creative direction and incorporate constructive feedback ● Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills ● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict deadlines and quick turnarounds ● Highly creative and a constant willingness to contribute innovative ideas/thinking ● Has a pulse on social media, cultural and trends, and user interaction ● A strong understanding of curating content on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram stories ● Excellent storytelling & visual communications skills ● Experience in professional or college sports is preferred, but not required GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS OF THE CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE THENIGHTHAWKS.CA · (548)988.4295 · 55 WYNDHAM ST. N. UNIT T7, GUELPH, ONTARIO, N1H 7T8 #OURGAME ● In addition to the daily schedule, this individual may be asked to work remotely during and after games, events and during timely news delivery situations to create relevant content, sometimes at night and on weekends Working at the Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club is a unique opportunity. Employees who work at the Nighthawks have the following attributes: ● Adopt a company centric approach—Serve the Athlete and the Fan ● Embrace and see learning as a lifelong pursuit ● Possess a growth mindset—keeps an open mind and seeks new challenges ● Practice self-assessment and self-reflection ● Open to criticism and does not make excuses ● Possess a tireless work ethic ● Wants to be part of a team that wins ● Communicate in a direct, open and honest manner ● Build relationships through genuine interpersonal skills Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: “Creative and Digital”. Please include salary expectations within the application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2020 Only successful candidates will be contacted. GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS OF THE CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE THENIGHTHAWKS.CA · (548)988.4295 · 55 WYNDHAM ST. N. UNIT T7, GUELPH, ONTARIO, N1H 7T8 #OURGAME .