City : Toronto, ON, CA

Category : Creative

Industry : Telecommunications

Employer : Rogers

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Motion Designer – Sportsnet

Who we're looking for: 

Our creative team is seeking an experienced and passionate full-time Motion Designer with proven work in broadcast / digital / film / commercial or production capacities to work on our sports properties. Your thirst for quality work, current cultural trends, and all things creative is complimented with exceptional design skills and interest in sports (NBA, NHL, MLB, etc.). You love to think different, ideate and take ownership of projects; these are just a couple of the reasons you love what you do.

What You'll Do:

• Embrace design direction to bring to life ideas/briefs and strategies for campaigns, production designs and all types of branding initiatives
• Partner with our Sales group and clients to bring new ideas and amplify creative collaboratively.
• Conceptualize and execute compelling designs from a blank canvas state
• Be an ambassador of, and support network brands and extensions. (louder the better!)
• Work collaboratively with all members of the team and other business areas to ensure all our brand offerings in Sports & Media are unified and strong
• Report to the Art Director within a collaborative team of designers. (Will be a great partnership… promise.)

What you'll bring: 

• Strong portfolio with professional work examples that demonstrate concept development with excellent use of typography, composition, motion language, camera work and pace. (Let’s see what you got!)
• Solid graphic design and production experience demonstrating how motion takes it to the next level. (Not as easy as you think, impress us with your work!)
• A strong understanding of animation and editing processes and how to bridge the two to create cool content.  
• Demonstrate full technical and practical knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically After Effects & Photoshop) and how you go beyond knowing what the tools do.  
• Experience in Cinema 4D design development will be advantageous (modelling / lighting / special effects / dynamic camera movement & texturing).
• Professional experience working in a post-production or in-house environment, with a strong understanding of how to work with groups of all sizes to execute on big ideas. (Awesome individuals acting as One Strong Team!)
• Ability to work under the pressure of quick turnarounds and rise to creative challenges under tight deadlines. (We like to sweat the small stuff… brilliance is in the details!)
• Commitment to your own personal career growth with aspirations of elevating your craft.  Sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team!

What's in it for you? 

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including: 

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
• Company matching contributions to charities you support 

Growth & Development Opportunities:

• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
• Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Variable
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Creative
Requisition ID: 314875

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes:  Rogers Sports & Media