Graphic Designer
by Birmingham City in Media
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Date posted
September 03, 2024
Closing date
Hiring location
Offered salary
Experience
3-5 years
Minimum Qualification
College Qualification
Quantity
Person
Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Design
Brand Management
Collaboration
Project Management
Innovation and Trends
Propose new design
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Requirements
Personal Requirements
Terms of Appointment
Design
- Create high-quality graphics including static and animated graphics for social media, websites, email templates and other digital platforms.
- Design printed materials such as brochures, posters, banners, and matchday programmes.
- Develop promotional materials for Club events, retail, ticketing, memberships sales.
- Take an active role in the planning of projects.
Brand Management
- Ensure all designs are consistent with the Club’s brand guidelines and visual identity.
- Maintain and update brand assets, including logos, typography, and colour schemes.
Collaboration
- Work closely with the marketing, content creation, and digital teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
- Collaborate with photographers, videographers, and other creatives to produce engaging content.
- Participate in creative ideation sessions for campaigns and promotions.
Project Management
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide updates.
Innovation and Trends
- Stay updated with design trends, industry standards, and competitive activities to constantly push the boundaries and improve output.
Propose new design
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within the sports or entertainment industry.
Desirable Requirements
- Video editing skills
- Animation skills
- Illustration skills
- 3D drawing skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory.
- Experience with digital content creation and familiarity with social media platforms.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of creative projects.
- Ability to create engaging and visually appealing designs that resonate with a diverse audience.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to receive and implement feedback effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Requirements
- Passion for football and understanding of the sport’s visual storytelling.
- To have a flexible and adaptable attitude
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a high attention to detail strong work ethic.
Terms of Appointment
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, when required.
- 20 days annual leave (rising by 1 day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days, plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- 6-month probation period.
Skills
- Creativity
- Development
