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Graphic Designer
England Rugby
The Rugby Football Union is the national governing body for grassroots and elite rugby in England. Its purpose is to encourage rugby, and its values, to flourish across England.
Job Posted- 11 Mar 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 21 Mar 2025
The Role:
We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Brand Team to work on projects that bridge design, brand development, strategic communications, content & events. The internal design studio is fast-paced, and requires an agile and hands-on approach, working collaboratively with colleagues and project teams to create outstanding creative for all England Rugby audiences.
The Graphic Designer is a key member of the brand team working to evolve the England Rugby brand (and associated sub-brands), ensuring it remains engaging, relevant, and differentiated within the sports and entertainment market.
What will you be doing?
Some key responsibilities include:
- Bring the England Rugby (ER) brand to life via engaging graphics for our social media channels for a range of different applications.
- Creation of CRM, web and app branded graphics supporting our digital transformation.
- Integrate seamlessly into project teams to work on business priorities.
- Efficiently work across numerous projects and deliver in a timely manner to the expected standard.
- Interpret brand guidelines to create consistent and accurate graphics.
- Prepare print-ready artwork and understanding the print processes and materials on offer.
- Seek out inspiration from the design/advertising world to share internally with the brand and design team and develop own creative and design skills.
- Follow established processes and ensure clear communication with all colleagues to ensure all briefs are responded to in a timely and effective manner.
- Ensure accuracy on all delivered projects.
- Present creative approaches to challenges to key stakeholders.
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans.
- Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of our culture and core values – This Rose Means Everyone: Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other.
- Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.
Essential:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent, preferably in a relevant academic discipline.
- Demonstrable commercial experience within the creative industry.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the Adobe suite within a design environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high standards of output – the ability to ensure accuracy whilst maintaining pace to ensure deadlines are met.
- Creative thinker with strong awareness of design trends; able to build and evolve concepts that are both visually appealing and commercially aware.
- Advanced editing skills with a high level of proficiency.
- Exceptional design and typographic skills with a drive to learn more.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong visual presentation skills.
- Able to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Self-aware; committed to continuous professional and personal development.
- Ability to take on board feedback and adapt output accordingly.
- Committed to embodying the ethos our culture by using our three core values – Put The Team First, Shape The Future, Respect Each Other – to guide your day-to-day decisions, actions and interactions.
- Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive culture in your role and day to day behaviours.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of animation would be beneficial
- Understanding of current styles and trends within sports and culture, particularly for younger audiences.
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm with a creative-driven mind.
- Ability to think laterally and provide ideas with value.
- Strong proof-reading skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects at once.
- Willingness to work flexibly and support the team/business in other roles where required.
- Passionate about sport and entertainment.
Additional Information:
- We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to [email protected].
- During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
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