Senior Designer - Baller League UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Conceptualise and design across a broad range of platforms including social, print, motion, branding, and events. You’ll own projects from inception to execution, ensuring they meet our high creative standards.
• Innovative Solutions: Take internal briefs and self-initiate ideas, offering fresh, disruptive design solutions that break new ground.
• Social & Trend Awareness: Have an excellent knowledge of social platforms, industry innovations and trends, to create designs that resonate with our audience.
• Design Vision: Lead the design strategy for key projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with Baller League’s brand vision across all touchpoints.
• Cultural Relevance: Draw inspiration from diverse cultural influences to create vibrant, compelling designs that stand out and engage.
• Collaborative Spirit: Work alongside internal teams and external partners to translate marketing strategies and brand goals into visually stunning campaigns.
• Event & Merch Design: From dynamic event materials to stylish, must-have merchandise, you’ll create designs that elevate the Baller League experience for our fans.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep your finger on the pulse of design innovation, always bringing fresh ideas that push our visual identity forward.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Visual Identity Expertise: Lead the evolution of Baller League’s visual style, setting creative standards and ensuring consistency across all assets.
• Marketing Materials Mastery: Design engaging marketing materials to work across scalable platforms from presentations, social assets, to OOH and beyond.
• Event-Specific Materials: From eye-catching signage to engaging activations and promotional items, ensuring every piece resonates with our audience.
• Style the Merch: Put your creative flair to work by designing Baller League UK merchandise that fans can't resist. From stylish apparel to must-have accessories, you'll make sure our merch stands out from the crowd.
• Creative Concepting & Ideation: Pitch and refine creative concepts, collaborating closely with stakeholders to refine and elevate ideas.
• Strong Presentation Skills: Effectively pitch and present your ideas to internal teams and external partners, receiving feedback and iterating to perfection.
• Time Management & Multitasking: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, delivering work on time and within budget, without compromising quality.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for design with a passion for precision.
• Collaborative & Problem-Solving Mindset: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to bring your creative visions to life.
• Passion for Football & Entertainment: An understanding of, or passion for the football and entertainment industries, will be a big plus.

Experience:

• Around 4-7 years of experience as a Designer, whether in-house, agency, or within the sports/entertainment industry.
• Experience in design for social media platforms, branding, motion and print.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Premiere Pro). Bonus points for skills in 3D design (Cinema 4D, etc.) and animation.
• Solid experience with creative ideation, concept development, and the creation of visual assets such as logos, banners, and interfaces.
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Why Baller League?

This role is all about finding the right creative fit, so we’re open to flexible employment options—whether full-time, freelance, or contract. With Baller League, you'll have the freedom to make your mark, push creative boundaries, and collaborate with a talented team to bring extraordinary projects to life in the world of sports and entertainment.