At Manchester United we aim to be the best on and off the pitch – and the quality of our behind-the-scenes team sets us apart from the competition.
Our people are as committed to the success of the company as the players are to winning trophies. We offer a unique and exciting working environment, excellent training, with recognition and rewards for the part each individual plays.
Purpose
The main purpose of the role will be to deliver on-trend, insightful and great design work. Through creation of assets and supporting the conceptual work from Art Directors / Creative Leads.
Working within this fast paced, exciting, and demanding department. You’ll collaborate with the wider Brand and Club Marketing team including art directors, designers, motion graphics and project management.
The role
- Create graphic concepts and keynote presentations against defined briefs and defined projects.
- Design graphics, including illustrations, typographies, logo graphics, hand sketches, artworks, technical drawing, and storyboards.
- Create and present visual presentations that explain and deliver creative process and output.
- Collaborate with motion designers, art directors and creative directors to develop the visual language and identity.
- Deliver across varied projects, which maintains and implements effective communication
- Ensure all files are filed and recorded as per the dept. system.
- Ensure that the brand guidelines are followed for all assets.
- Ensure all work is reviewed and approved before presentation back to brief holder or any asset is supplied.
The person
- Ambitious graduate/college or further education leaver with a strong academic background.
- Excellent design skills, which include conceptual development, textures, typography and visual presentation.
- Proven ability to apply design skills in new and innovative ways.
- Knowledge in new digital and innovative practices.
- A crucial foundation of knowledge in digital and innovative practices.
- High work ethic.
- Focus on detail and execution excellence.
- Strong knowledge of design within competitive and fast-moving sports market.
- Proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign) and Keynote.
Application information
Please include a link within your CV to a piece of your own work that you are most proud of.
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