Our client is in the elite of their sport sector. They require a Middle-Weight Graphic Designer to assist with the delivery of high-quality creative across all their Departments, working with both print and digital. Interpreting creative briefs, taking projects from initial briefing through to completion and ensuring all artwork created is consistent and complies with brand guidelines.
Main Responsibilities and Accountability:
Manage multiple projects from initial stages to completion, for both print and digital
Lead on ideation and help to brainstorm ideas with the team
Campaign artwork roll out
Update and amend existing artwork
Supply print-ready artwork in the correct format to agreed timings and deadlines
To ensure all artwork is consistent and relevant for the target audience and complies with Club brand guidelines, highlighting discrepancies and correcting where necessary
Co-ordinating the relevant internal approvals for designs and keeping relevant records
Good understanding of print production and the ability to advise on best specification for printed collateral
To be aware of our Brand Values and consistently ensure that your actions and the work produced are in line and to champion those values at all times.
To be aware of our Company Policies and Procedures which may be updated from time to time; to ensure that your actions and behaviour are consistent with and champion the requirements of those policies and procedures at all time
To work with the other Designers in creating and implementing best practices in artwork supply, effective file location, back-up and archive
Ensuring that all designs are kept confidential if necessary
Key Skills & Experience
Educated to Design related degree level or equivalent
Proven experience working as a Middle-Weight Designer
Excellent practical knowledge of Adobe Design related software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Good knowledge of the print process
Highly motivated with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate ideas and confidently explain creative concepts to a non-creative audience
The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Experience of Motion Graphics desirable
Can demonstrate confidence and resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required
Passionate about Design
An interest in football or sport desirable
