Digital Designer

About the role

The NHL Creative Service Department is looking for a talented Digital Designer to join our expanding team and support our growing demand for digital creative. As a Digital Designer, you will collaborate with 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 basic timeline animation skills. Knowledge of NHL teams and players, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives, concepts, and information into visually compelling digital designs under tight deadlines while working alongside and taking direction from senior creatives.
• Work within established NHL Brand guidelines while adding creative flair to design assets.
• Follow instructions, collaborate in a group setting, and apply independent conceptual skills.
• Build an understanding of the strategy, audience, and objectives behind design projects to deliver on-brand creative.
• Ensure consistent brand image communication through design development and projects.
• Ensure all projects conform to required digital specs, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Seek opportunities to continually improve job skills.
• Work collaboratively with the Creative Service Team and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of digital design experience.
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, typography, design process, and current trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, InDesign, Acrobat, and After Effects, as well as other digital design tools.
• Basic understanding of Adobe Firefly.
• Strong knowledge of digital production and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Link to portfolio samples showing recent and relevant work must be submitted for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience gained with an agency, in-house design group, or in professional sports/entertainment.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and programming languages.
• Experience designing websites for multiple screens.
• Knowledge of UI, UX, responsive, and mobile design.

Skills

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure, independently, and in a team environment.
• Highly organized with 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

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

Benefits

• Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day, with the NHL subsidizing a large portion of costs. Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental, physical, and financial health, as well as a digital wellness resource.
• Childcare Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for non-primary caregivers following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.
• Retirement: Participation in the NHL’s Savings Plan, including a 401K (pre-tax and Roth options) with non-elective employer contributions.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Flexibility in work locations/schedules for a majority of roles.
• New Headquarters: State-of-the-art offices at One Manhattan West in Hudson Yards, featuring high-tech conference rooms, game rooms, and access to shops, dining, and public artwork.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefit plan to help offset travel costs.
• NHL Partner Rates: Exclusive pricing from partners, including savings on travel, consumer goods, and the NHL Store.
• Life at the NHL: Opportunities to join employee activities such as Tuesday Night Skate at Chelsea Piers, Employee Resource Groups, and more.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000. Actual base pay for a successful candidate will be determined based on experience/training, market demands, and geographic location.