OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Creative, the Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for creating engaging motion graphics for live events, digital platforms, social media, and promotional campaigns. The Motion Graphics Designer will collaborate with a team of skilled creatives and contribute to the visual identity of major sports and entertainment properties including the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oil Kings, Rogers Place, and the Ice District.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Create captivating and industry-leading Motion Graphics for the Edmonton Oilers, Rogers Place, Ice District, OEG, Oil Kings and other brands.
• Be a creative force behind trailblazing player headshots, sponsor animations, 3D logos, etc.
• Conceptualize, design and transform briefs and concepts into highly effective motion graphic animations.
• Be an active participant in creative planning and brainstorming sessions.
• Work collaboratively with Game Presentation, Digital Media, Marketing and other departments under the direction of the Director, Creative.

• Be a resourceful team player with ability to take ownership, work with minimum supervision at times and follow through on task completion.

• Work with other Designers and Video Editors to create and maintain the motion graphics look and feel.
• Continually engage in self-directed research and exploration of Motion Graphics techniques, ideas and executions across all industries (sports, entertainment, cinema, music, etc.).
• Stay on top of new trends and ideas in this field, and be able to research and recommend software/hardware technology needed to design, develop and assemble the next generation of motion-GFX and animation.

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus.
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations.
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly.
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment.
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills.
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of progressive experience with motion graphics in a professional work environment; experience in sports and entertainment is a plus.
• Post-secondary education in motion design, video production, animation, or related major.

• Experience in design and animation from concept through production.

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com

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