About the Role
BRL Studio is seeking a Designer, Brand Systems & Environments to join its Toronto headquarters. This role will focus on building and maintaining foundational design systems, wayfinding, venue signage, and print production to enhance the Brodie brand's digital and physical presence.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain identity systems, toolkits, templates, and component libraries.
- Develop logo systems, typography standards, colour systems, grid structures, and design guidelines.
- Document and maintain design standards for scalability.
- Design wayfinding systems, venue signage, environmental graphics, and branded experiences.
- Translate campaign concepts into large-format, spatial, and environmental applications.
- Create branded experiences that elevate the athlete journey.
- Own print production from concept through final delivery, including file setup, prepress, proofing, colour management, vendor coordination, and quality control.
- Build and manage relationships with printers, fabricators, and signage vendors.
- Serve as the studio's subject matter expert on print materials, finishes, fabrication methods, and production best practices.
- Partner closely with the Graphic Designer to balance campaign output and maintain creative standards.
- Contribute to seasonal campaigns and broader brand initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Executive Creative Director and Brand Team to elevate visual identity quality, consistency, and scalability.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience within a studio, agency, or in-house design environment.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity systems, design thinking, and scalable visual frameworks.
- Proven experience designing wayfinding systems, environmental graphics, signage, or physical brand experiences.
- Hands-on print production experience with a strong understanding of prepress, proofing, fabrication processes, and vendor management.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and modern design workflows.
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to build, document, and maintain scalable design frameworks.
- Comfortable receiving creative direction, incorporating feedback, and continuously refining your craft.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
- 5 days in office at our Toronto HQ.
Skills
- Brand Identity Systems
- Wayfinding & Environmental Design
- Print Production
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Figma
- Systems Thinking
- Motion Graphics (Nice to have)
- Sports/Lifestyle/Streetwear/Fashion/Culture Brands (Nice to have)
- Large-format production
- Environmental installations
- Dimensional fabrication
Location
- Toronto, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD Annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness plan
- Access to a yearly Brodie takeover of the Toronto Raptors court
- Professional development budget
About the Company
- 50,000 athletes. 20+ locations. Millions of views.
- Brodie League is more than a basketball league, it’s a community.
- As one of North America's fastest-growing sports brands, Brodie League is redefining adult recreational basketball by delivering an elevated, professional-quality experience rooted in culture, competition, and community.
- Our mission is to make every league night the best night of the week for our athletes.
Equal Opportunity
- We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster stronger and more creative teams.
- We strive to create organizations that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to Brodie Rec Leagues.
