We are currently looking for a highly creative and experienced Lead Creative with a passion for and proven ability of overseeing the creative output of a fast paced Design Studio.

Alongside the Head of Marketing and Director of Marketing and Communications, the successful candidate would be highly involved in the signing off process of all creative assets created by the Design team. They will assume management responsibility of the Design team ensuring that we consistently deliver work to a high standard, within specified timeframes and to budget, whilst continually developing their skills.

The Lead Creative will play a key role in leading Club side on all key creative campaigns such as kit launch and Season Ticket campaigns and will hold responsibility for ensuring continually improving and enforcing the Club’s brand guidelines.

The role will also require the successful candidate to be a confident presenter and have the ability to pitch work to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Signing off of all creative assets created by the department for approval by the HOM and DMC.

Managing the Design Team day to day, developing their skills and overseeing their work.

The role will require the Lead Creative to ensure all work is delivered to standard and the agreed timeframe/budget. Making sure that other departments adhere to the agreed policies.

Managing the consistency of output from the Design team

Keeping up to date with all design trends within sport and other relevant industries.

Leading Club side on all key creative campaigns such as kit launch and Season Ticket campaigns.

To liaise with all external design agencies on larger projects, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.

Constantly improving and enforcing the Club’s brand guidelines.

The role will require the successful candidate to be confident presenting and pitching work to Director level staff on a frequent basis.

Responsible for proofing the accuracy of all design work

Assessing any skills shortages and flagging these as training requirements to the HOM

Identifying upcoming design requirements and acting on them.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with an extensive knowledge of design, a flair for creativity and experience of managing a team in a fast-moving and exciting team.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch today.

In line with the Club’s grading structure, this role is graded as a 4.

How to Apply

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the People Services Team.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th June 2018.

The Everton Family is committed to equal opportunities and is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, we accept all job applications in a variety of formats and should you need any documents in a different format or require any further support or assistance please contact the People Services team on 0151 530 5205 or via email peopleservices@evertonfc.com .

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.