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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