Hull City is seeking to recruit a new Senior Designer to act as the creative lead for the Club within the Marketing and Communications Department. The successful candidate should be committed, passionate and able to lead by example in a team responsible for communicating our journey in an engaging way for supporters.
Roles and responsibilities:
Ensure the Club is presented professionally and consistently on all channels
Support the Marketing Department by bringing briefs to life through the creation of innovative and original designs; specific focus on marketing campaign assets (digital and print), sponsorship selling tools as well as venue/ events products and sales tools
Design of commercial and brand marketing assets including, but not limited to, POS (digital and print), email banners, digital/web banners and graphics, branding, signage, leaflets, presentations etc.
Working with the Marcomms team and creative agencies (where appropriate) to develop and improve the brand’s visual identity, exploring new trends and techniques
Following design direction and style guidelines for the brand, helping to create and drive Hull City’s design direction across multiple platforms and mediums
Champion and uphold the Club’s brand values and identity, ensuring guidelines are adhered to
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required, including external agencies to ensure brand and communication consistency
Following efficient resourcing and scheduling processes for all design and build projects
Regular alignment with the Brand Manager and Press & Communications Officer, Retail, IT, Ticketing and Commercial teams
Liaise with IT, CRM, and the web teams for the design/ build of assets including web pages, email, and digital display ads
Adhoc wider support for the Head of Marketing & Communications
Applicants are expected to possess a relevant graphic design qualification and have experience working in a fast-paced creative environment, designing for both print and web. Skills in illustration, 3D drawing and animation are also highly desirable.
Key attributes:
Highly creative
Forward, strategic thinking
Digitally savvy
Talented designer with the ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines
Ability to prioritise and be solution driven
Attention to detail and commitment to deliver outstanding work are essential
Excellent at stakeholder management, both internally and externally
Excellent communicator
Ability to work in a change management culture
Experience of working in a fast paced, creative and entrepreneurial environment
Be honest and have integrity to inspire others
A track record of delivering large scale brand building campaigns
Strong background working with Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software
Able to interpret and build upon initial briefs by presenting and pitching ideas effectively
Able to be flexible and work to tight project deadlines or targets
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 4.00pm on Friday 26thOctober 2018
If you are shortlisted for interview you will normally be contacted within five working days of the closing date. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that, unfortunately, on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
Hull City is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender.
