Covers: Freelance Brand & Creative Designer

Brand Designer is needed in Toronto, ON, Canada, Canada.

Client: Covers

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: Full Time

Life At Covers

We’re a top digital media company in the sports betting industry, with a clear sense of purpose and a belief that success comes from the strength of our team and our culture.

When we offer a place on our team, it comes with a few promises:

• You’ll be part of an all-star team. Work and learn with people who are the best in their field, and who bring ambition and compassion in equal measure.
• We take care of each other. We know that you bring your best when you bring your whole self to work. We’re a wholehearted, inclusive team that invests in well-being and belonging.
• When you grow, we grow. We’re a rapidly growing company so ample opportunity exists here, and we hold a firm belief that when we’re all growing, we all win.
• You’ll do work that matters. We believe in meaningful work. In part it’s the impact we have and in part it’s the freedom and ownership in our work and pursuit of our passions.

We make these promises because we want to be a place where you can… do your best work, as part of a truly exceptional team. In return, we expect that you’ll seek out opportunities to contribute, grow and create. That you’ll bring your A-game and keep building on it, with humility and eagerness to learn. That you’ll soak up our expertise and teach us yours. And that you’ll truly enjoy being here, with us.

What Matters Most To Us:

We understand that our industry is usually associated with a non-diverse persona. We’ve created, and continue to improve on being, a workplace and community that brings fun, experience and opportunities for all.

We welcome people of any gender, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other self-identifying group. It’s more important to us that you love who you are and bring that to thrive here, than loving sports (although we don’t discourage playful sports banter, puns and competition!).

Why You Want This Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing industries in North America, with a team that invests in its people? As our Freelance Brand and Creative Designer you’ll be working in a collaborative creative environment that pushes the boundaries of our creative and growth; all the while being immersed in sports and sports design.

*Please note that at this time we are only accepting applications from individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada.*

What You’ll Do

• You will be working with the Covers brand & systems for a range of platforms
• You will be creating designs used across a product that will range from illustration, photography, motion, and other creative solutions
• You will be communicating design vision and creative intent via storyboards/mood boards
• You will champion visual accessibility, ensuring colour contrast, fonts, media are appropriate for the experience, audience and device.
• You will collaborate with Product designers to enhance the experience and guide visual exploration effectively
• You will give and solicit feedback from other team members in order to continually raise our bar for quality
• You will inspire through creative visions that will drive our experiences to be more aesthetically pleasing for our users
• You will partner closely with Product Design, Marketing, Social Media and Content folks to provide context, support and guidance as our team works toward our objectives
• You will work with the Design team on developing and steering the long-term design strategy and design direction

What You’ll Bring

• You have a vision. You love thinking big and at the same time you know when to apply pixel-perfect attention to detail
• Track record of developing outstanding creative work across multiple formats such as social media, paid advertising, video and photography content as well as illustration.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the design or digital media space
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Graphic Design or other relevant experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and knowledge of Figma
• Exceptional sense of visual design, including typography, colour theory, design systems, and grid systems
• Strong problem-solving and conceptual skills
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and collaborate at all levels
• Experience with motion graphics, including animation and gifs an asset
• Knowledge of sports or sports betting is advantageous but not required

About Covers

We are trusted to level-up every sports betting experience.

We are a market-leading brand that elevates the experience of sports betting. With over 25 years of expertise and reputable, compliant operations, we’re built on solid foundations and now we want to elevate the experience of the betting industry and everyone who plays in it. We see a bright future where every bettor feels confident, entertained, safe and empowered to make better decisions. Our brand makes this happen by fueling thriving sports betting communities; our expertise, insights and love of the game are just a few reasons why people choose us.

We’re in for a big next season. Our platforms get over 20 million visitors a year, and we’re the go-to source for sports betting information and conversation in North America. We’ve doubled the size of our company in 12 months and plan to keep growing so we become the bright future we see.

Covers.com is serviced by NS Sports Media Pros Ltd., a related company that specializes in professional services and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.