Senior Graphic Designer

Birmingham City Football Club plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Football Club seeks a creative Senior Graphic Designer to enhance its visual identity across various departments. The ideal candidate will design artwork, create content for digital platforms, and collaborate with different teams while mentoring junior staff. This role offers opportunities to innovate within a dynamic marketing environment.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment into Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite Parking

Life Assurance

Complimentary matchday tickets

20% discount at the Club Shop

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) in design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac.
• Ability to meet high standards within budget and tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality artwork for Club-wide projects in line with guidelines.
• Create engaging content for BCFC’s website and social media.
• Support and mentor junior design staff.

Skills

Video editing

Animation

Illustration

3D design

Education

Degree-level design qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a creative and driven Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic Marketing, Media & Brand team. This is a pivotal role where you will shape and maintain the visual identity of the Club across all departments, including retail, ticketing, memberships, and commercial events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design high-quality artwork for Club-wide projects in line with established brand guidelines.
• Develop seasonal visual styles tailored to specific audiences.
• Create engaging content for BCFC’s website and social media platforms, including static and animated graphics.
• Produce visually compelling email templates.
• Ensure consistency in branding, particularly for Birmingham City Women’s FC.
• Collaborate in project planning and contribute innovative ideas aligned with current design trends.
• Confidently present and pitch creative concepts to senior leadership.
• Support and mentor junior design staff and lead projects under the guidance of the Senior Brand Design Manager.
• Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the evolving needs of the Club.

What are we looking for from you?

• Degree-level design qualification /evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Skills in video editing, animation, illustration, or 3D design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) on Mac.
• Ability to meet high standards within budget and tight timelines.

What can we offer to yo u?

• Auto-enrolment into the Company’s Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hands, which offers a wide range of services and support through dedicated professionals, including virtual GP appointments within 24 hours, unlimited mental health support and counselling sessions, a 24/7 helpline, and access to savings and discounts. This can also be used by immediate family.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Life Assurance with cover of two times your basic annual salary.
• Complimentary matchday tickets to Men's and Women's games.
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme from commencement.
• 20% discount at the Club Shop.

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances.We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.