Senior Designer

Job Description

Overview

IMG is looking for a forward-thinking and highly skilled Senior Designer. The candidate will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team to design and conceptualise compelling B2B creative to support revenue growth across IMG's global Media & Events portfolio. IMG's Media & Events portfolio spans across sport, entertainment, arts, fashion and lifestyle.

The qualified candidate should have a sophisticated design sense, innovative ideas, strong presentation skills, great attention to detail and possess a problem-solving mindset. This individual should excel at working both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment. They also must be able to handle a number of projects at once and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Note – candidates must provide a portfolio of technically advanced and inspiring work that showcases the skills and experience outlined in this job description.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Lead the development of B2B focused creative – projects include client or sponsor-specific sales materials, RFP responses, capabilities documents and general sales collateral.
• Ideate and develop concepts in collaboration with the Account Managers and Commercial Teams that are strategically sound, on-brand and meet the brief.
• Produce engaging sales collateral consisting of original designs, graphic elements, assets and visual treatments.
• Build, inspire, develop and mentor a passionate and talented team of Designers.
• Oversee the day-to-day work of the Designers to ensure work is on brand and the brief has been met.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Creative Solutions Director/Account Managers to ensure all briefs are clear, concise and aligned, making sure reasonable timelines are set and output is delivered on time.

Knowledge and Experience - Mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Design required or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience working as a Designer and some experience working as a Senior Designer.
• Excellent grasp of traditional and interactive design, including Presentation Design, Layout, Branding, Typography, Infographics, Logos, Icons, Event Graphics, Print and Digital Collateral.
• Demonstrated superior skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Keynote and PowerPoint.
• Understanding and interest in the sports, media and the entertainment industry.

Desirable
• Background experience in the sports, media and the entertainment industry.

Skills & Abilities (Personal and Professional)
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to communicate such thoughts proactively, efficiently and effectively.
• Succinct, effective and professional in all forms of communication, from personal to presentation.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the team maintains the highest standards for every project, no matter how large or small.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative to drive creative thinking.
• An effective leader with strong people management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work both independently and alongside team members.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups – solutions orientated.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.

Aptitudes

Mandatory
• Have a growth mind-set both professionally and personally. You are a team player and work cross-functionally in a highly iterative and collaborative way.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq9jp9-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.