Commercial Designer - Brentford, United Kingdom - Brentford Football Club

Description

Job Title: CommercialDesigner

Department:MarketingServices

Reporting:Head of CreativeServices

Location:27GWR

Salary: 30000per annum

Closingdate: 13 February 2024

BrentfordFC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. Weput our fans first we are a true community club and while we arefinancially sustainable we are not afraid to take calculated risks.We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Clubwhich focuses on development inclusion and not being afraid tothink differently.

Being progressive humble andrespectful while sticking together as one team across the Clubguides how we work and the decisions we make eachday.

We also firmly believe that a diverseworkforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideassolve problems and ultimately grow BrentfordFC.

We play in a brandnew stadium 15 minutes fromHeathrow in vibrant west London.

We will neverforget where we have come from but we are excited about the futurethat lies ahead.

Come joinus.

InclusionStatement

Brentford FC is anorganisation which values and is passionate about diversity andinclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based onmerit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications fromqualified candidates including those from underrepresented groupssuch as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those fromthe LGBTQ community and those withdisabilities.

SafeguardingStatement

Brentford FC iscommitted to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all childrenand adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff andvolunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility.Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding trainingto enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. Thisrole requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies anduphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people toensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timelyreporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguardingteam.

At Brentford FC we want everyone to feelvalued and included. Therefore we will do what we can to supportapplicants with disabilities and longterm health conditions as partof our application process. If you require any adjustments orsupport please contact us on and we will do our best to accommodateyour requirements in line with the Equality Act2010.

The Role ofCommercial Designer

Brentford FCis offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly enlargedCreative Services team at an ambitious Premier League club. TheClub is seeking a Commercial Designer to complement the skillswithin the business and increase the quality of our output ofmatchdays.

The successful candidate will be partof a 4person Creative Services team and will have a vital role insetting the brand identity for Brentford FC as we continue to growon and off the field.

The role will suit someonewith experience of creating imagery for print digital and socialmedia setting a brand identity and working to very short deadlines.The candidate will have technical knowledge of the Adobe CreativeCloud particularly Photoshop Illustrator andInDesign.

A candidate with experience of workingwithin sport particularly football will be at anadvantage.

MainAccountabilities

• Leadin production of all Partnership assets including mockups salespresentation layouts evolution of presentations and any other formsof partnerships creative
• To design commercialassets across a broad range of channel applications keeping true tothe brand and the campaign and promotions concepts including onlinebanners leaflets screen adverts and animatedGIFs
• Become an expert and Singlepointofcontactin usage of Partnership presentation creation tool Bylder andensure templates required as created and kept uptodate.
• To produce editorial and commercial assets forboth online and offlinematerials
• To ensure all executions are consistent& conform to brandguidelines

General ClubAccountabilities

• Toensure compliance with all relevant Club policies including healthand safety policies
• To ensure compliance withall relevant legal regulatory ethical and socialrequirements
• To build and maintain good workingrelationships both internally and externally maintaining aprofessional image at all times when representing BrentfordFootball Club
• To keep confidential anyinformation gained regarding the Club and itspersonnel
• To maintain a flexible approach towork at all times
• To ensure compliance with theClubs Code of Conduct.
• To ensure compliancewith the Clubs Safeguarding Policy andprocesses.

Key InternalRelationships

• PartnershipSales
• Partnerships Services
• Commercial
• ClubMarketing

PersonSpecification Essential PersonalCharacteristics:

• ExcellenceinAdobeSuite (Photoshop Illustrator or InDesign)
• Experience in supporting a salesteam/commercialdepartment
• The ability towork as part of a large and small team but also alone on projectswhen needed
• Excellentcommunicationskills
• Competent in ITwith knowledge in Word Excel and Outlook as aminimum
• Full knowledge anduse of a wide range of social media and how graphics can be used toengage and grow anaudience
• Understanding ofbrands and the partnership sales process
• Understanding of themesand the news agenda in sport particularlyfootball

PersonSpecification DesirableCharacteristics:

• Fulldriving licence with own car
• Apple MacUser
• Demonstrable skills inaftereffects
• Knowledge and experience ofworking with motion graphics
• Preparedness forworking long and unsociable hours particularly weekends Christmasand other BankHolidays

Pleaseensure you send your Portfolio to Harvey Parsons at

If we do notreceive your Portfolio you will not be considered for thisrole.

Please note that where appropriatefor the role youwill berequired to complete additional background checks such asDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks forany time you have lived or workedoutside of the UK in the last 10years. You can find out more aboutthis at