Creative Design Lead

<p>Take full creative ownership for elite athletes, shaping their personal brands, merchandise, campaigns, and digital presence. Lead bold ideas in a fast-paced environment and deliver world-class creative that resonates globally.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> -      Own and uphold exceptional creative standards across all studio output.<br> -      Lead concept development across apparel, design, social, marketing and print.<br> -      Develop visual identities, graphic systems and creative direction for athlete brands.<br> -      Ensure all creative work is visually outstanding, strategically aligned and commercially effective.<br> -      Lead art direction for campaigns, including photography and film shoots where required.<br> -      Mentor a small in-house team, scaling with freelancers when needed.<br> -      Research and apply emerging trends in fashion, culture and design to keep creative output ahead of the curve. <p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p> -      6+ years’ experience in a design role.<br> -      Proven experience managing projects from concept to delivery.<br> -      Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across branding, product and campaign work.<br> -      Confident working across multiple design styles and disciplines.<br> -      Exceptional eye for detail, typography and colour.<br> -      Interest in motorsport or experience working with athletes or sports organisations desirable.<br> -      Interest in fashion and streetwear culture advantageous. <p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p> -      £60k per annum<br> -      20 days’ annual leave plus minimum 5 days over Christmas and New Year<br> -      Additional paid day off for your birthday<br> -      Days in lieu for weekend work when required<br> -      Budget for personal training and development <p><strong>Location: London, 4 days in the office </strong></p> <p>If this sounds like you, send your portfolio to <a href="mailto:laura.renaud@majorplayers.co.uk">laura.renaud@majorplayers.co.uk</a>. <strong>Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates.</strong></p> <p>Major Players are the UK’s leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. </p> <p>We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a> </p>