Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.

MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto's sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC's Academy and the First Team's practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

Digital Labs plays an important role in the Fan Experience at MLSE. From designing mobile apps and websites, to innovative platforms such as AR/VR and voice, the product team is searching for an intern with passion for Technology, Design and Sports.

• Create and iterate on digital solutions from problem framing to high fidelity design. 
• Work with the product team to build user flows and prototypes for the business’ mobile apps and websites. 
• Attend games and/or events to research fans’ behavior and assist in user research sessions. 
• Collaborate in brainstorming sessions and participate in Design Thinking. 
• Assist with testing and implementation of new features on multiple platforms. 
• Seek new innovative technologies to help improve fans’ experiences in and outside of the arena. 
• Work with various lines of business to create and maintain content for digital products. 
• Articulate and present work to various company stakeholders as well as within design feedback sessions.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a focus in UX/UI Design, Product Design or Development, or Interaction Design
• Knowledge of UX principles and best practices 
• Understanding of user research methods and usability testing 
• A strong portfolio demonstrating work in both research and visual design 
• Proficiency in Sketch, InVision, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop 
• Nice to have: Proficiency in Abstract  
• Nice to have: Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JS 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 
• Excellent organization and time management skills 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
• Available for a weekday shifts, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Apply by: February 24, 2020.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.