Senior Graphic Designer

Birmingham City FC; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City FC is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer to enhance the Club's visual identity across multiple departments. The role involves designing engaging content, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring brand consistency while working under tight deadlines. We are looking for a creative individual with a relevant degree and strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, as well as experience in video editing and animation.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment into the Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite Parking

Life Assurance covering two times your basic salary

Complimentary matchday tickets

20% discount at the Club Shop

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in design or evidence of CPD.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac.
• Ability to meet tight timelines and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality artwork in line with brand guidelines.
• Create graphics for website and social media.
• 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

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

What are we looking for from you?

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

What can we offer to you?

• Auto-enrolment into the Company’s Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hands, offering services like virtual GP appointments, mental health support, counselling, a 24/7 helpline, and discounts. This can be used by immediate family.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Life Assurance covering 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 all staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and safeguarding training.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all community sectors and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment. If you require adjustments during recruitment or interviews, please inform us when applying.