Graphic Designer

Term:                                         Permanent

Department:                            Marketing, Media & Brand

Location:                                   St Andrew’s Stadium & Epic Centre

Salary:                                       Competitive​

Hours of Work:                      ​Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5    hours per week.

Application closing date:    ​Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Project Management

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide updates.

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Innovation and Trends

• Stay updated with design trends, industry standards, and competitive activities to constantly push the boundaries and improve output.

Propose new design 

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PERSON SPECIFICATION​

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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

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Knowledge and Skills

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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.

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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.

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Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community. We will consider applications solely based on merit regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.

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Birmingham City FC promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applications from all individuals in society. If you have any particular requirements or need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

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All candidates are required to complete our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Recruitment Survey using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ymR2zBpuNf. The survey will take approximately 1 minute to complete, is completely voluntary and you can respond with “prefer not to say” to any questions that you do not feel comfortable in answering. All responses will remain anonymous, and we will use the information collected to review our recruitment processes and ensure we continue to encourage a diverse and inclusive working environment to help us achieve our equality objectives.