WeredelightedtobepartneringexclusivelywithADLIBrecruitmentinoursearchforourSeniorDesignManager.PleasenoteallapplicationswillbehandledbyADLIB.
AboutBathRugby
Our purpose is to enrich lives through high-performance our teams, our people, our community, our sport. Tarquin Mcdonald - CEO
BathRugbyisaniconicentertainmentbrandwitharichheritageandboldvision.Thisisanexcitingtimetojoinasweevolveourbrandandgrowourfanbaseinnewandinnovativeways.Youllbejoiningabrandsteepedinover150yearsofhistorybutwithit'seyesfirmlyonthefuture.
Abouttherole
Asamulti-disciplineddesigner,youllbeattheheartofBathRugbyscreativeoutputleadingdesignacrossgraphics,AV,andanimation,fromconcepttoexecution.Youllcreatestandoutassetsformatchdays,socialmedia,emailcampaigns,merchandise,andmore,allwhilebringingournewbrandidentity, GladiatorialSpirit ,tolifeacrosseverytouchpoint,evolvingitovertime.Workingcollaborativelyacrossdepartmentsandwithbrandpartners,youllowntheend-to-endcreativeprocess,ensuringallcontentisimpactful,high-quality,andelevatestheclubspresencelocally,nationally,andinternationally.
TheTeam
YouwillbepartoftheFanGrowth&Contentteam,butyouarethecreativehubacrossthewholemarketingteam&widerbusiness.YoureportintotheHeadofFanGrowthhoweveryouwillbethemostseniorcreativeintheteamworkingalongsideavideo/contentcreatorandsocialmedia manager.
YourMission
Tocreateeye-catchingcontentthatsellsmatches&engageswithnewaudiences
Youwillbesittingwithinthefangrowthteamasthefuturegrowthoftheclubisdependentonourabilitytobringinnewfanstosustainthefutureoftheclub.Brilliantcreativethatinspiresthismissionwillbecriticaltooursuccess.Youwillbeabletocreatebothrugbyfocusedcontentthatengagesourcorefanstotellingdeeperstoriesoftheclub,players,fansandmatchdayexperiencesthatappealtonewdemographics&audiences.
Youllcollaboratewithbrandpartnersandbuildatrustednetworkofcreatorsandfreelancerstohelpamplifyourreachandcreativity.
Buildtrustwithourrugbyplayers&commercialpartners
Wearebudgetlightbuthaveanincredibleresourceinourkeyassets:ourplayers,ouriconichomeatTheRec,FarleighHouseandsomefantasticbrand&commercialpartners.Youwillquicklyneedtobuildtrustbycreatinggreatcontent,bringingfreshideastothetableandshowcasinghowgreatwecanmakeplayers&partnerslookwhiledeliveringonourstrategicgoals.
Createcreativeprocesses&workflows
With15homematchesaseasoneachofwhichisitsowncampaign,fangrowth,partnershipandrugbycontentthereisahighvolumeofcreativeoutputacrossmultiplestakeholders.Youwillneedtoleadandend-to-endworkflowforcreativedevelopmentaswellasunderstandhowtotemplatedesignworktodeliverworkatpace.Youllhaveatrustednetworkoffreelancerstofallbackonandbegreatatprioritising&managingstakeholderswhenneeded.
Youllcreatesmart,flexibledesigntemplatesthathelptheteamdeliverhigh-qualitycreativequicklyandconsistently.Youllalsoadviseonandshapeapprovalprocessesforthird-partycontent,includingpartnercampaigns,kitdevelopment,andaffiliatedorganisationslikeBathRugbyFoundation.
Whatwerelookingfor
Essential
Provenexperienceinamulti-disciplinedgraphicdesignrole(in-houseoragency).
AdvancedproficiencyinAdobeCreativeSuite(Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,AfterEffects).
Strongportfolioshowcasingcreativedesign.
Understandingofhowcreative&messagingworksacrossdifferentadvertisingtouchpoints
Experienceincreatingmotiongraphicsandanimations.
Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectsandmeetdeadlinesinafast-pacedenvironment.
Strongattentiontodetailandapassionfordeliveringexceptionalcreativework.
Asolidunderstandingofbranding,typography,andlayoutdesignprinciples.
Seeshowgreatdesigncanmakearealdifferencetofans,thebrand,andthebusiness,bringingothersonthejourney.
Thinksforthebusiness,identifyingopportunitiesforcommercialgrowth.
Desired
Knowledgeorpassionforrugby,sport,ortheentertainmentindustry.
Photographyand/orvideographyexperience.
FamiliaritywithUX/UIdesignprinciplesandtoolssuchasFigmaorSketch.
Experienceworkingonlarge-scalecampaignsorevents.
Werelookingforsomeonewithcreativedrive,highstandards,andagenuinecareforthequalityandimpactoftheirwork.Youtakeprideindoinggreatwork,supportingothers,anddrivingprojectsforwardwithclarityandaccountability.Youbalanceambitionwithcommercialthinking,setcleargoals,andalwayslookforwaystoimprove.Positiveandopentonewideas,youthriveinahigh-performanceculturewherecollaboration,growth,andcontinuouslearningarekey.
SuitableExperience
~6-8yearsofexperienceideallyworkinginacreativeagencyorin-housestudioworkingacrossaportfolioofbrands§ors
Bachelorsdegreeinrelevantcreativefield
Portfolioofcreativeworkshowcasingsuccessfulworkforarangeofbrands
Whatyoullgetinreturn
BeautifulofficesatourFarleighHouseHighPerformanceCentre
ComplimentaryBathRugbyTickets
BallotaccessforRFUInternationalMatches
ComplimentaryBathRugbyKit
Local&PartnerDiscountsInc.HomewoodSpa&Longleat
FrequentNutritiousStaffLunch
RegularSocials
High-PerformanceGymUse
CycletoWorkScheme
HealthCashPlan
24/7EmployeeAssistanceProgramme
LifeAssurancex4
EnhancedMaternity&PaternityLeave
25DaysHoliday
What'snext
ApplywithanuptodateCVandportfoliotobeconsidered.
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