Senior Designer, Marketing
12 hours ago
London
Who We Are:IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. As a Senior Designer, you will play a leading creative role in shaping how IMG works with brands, rights holders and sporting properties through world-class design and storytelling. This is a pivotal role responsible for creating beautiful, editorial-quality pitches, commercial partnerships and integrated marketing campaigns.You will work across B2B and B2C spaces to lead the development of strategically driven creative concepts, storytelling and high-impact visual communications that elevate commercial pitches, campaigns and brand activations for IMG’s brand and sport clients. You will be part storyteller, part innovator with natural creative flair, overflowing with ideas capable of developing standout concepts and elevating every stage of the creative process.Key Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesLead the creative development of commercial pitches, RFPs and marketing campaignsTranslate complex commercial strategies into visually compelling narratives with editorial flair and attention to detailEstablish and evolve visual identities, campaign toolkits and scalable design systems across multiple touchpointsMentor and support a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback and creative leadership across all projectsDevelop conceptual campaign ideas and activations that help clients achieve commercial and audience objectivesMaintain and evolve IMG’s brand identity across all presentation materials, ensuring consistency and qualityCollaborate closely with senior stakeholders, industry-leading strategists, marketers, and production teams to interpret briefs and shape visual directionMaintain a strong understanding of sport culture, brand trends, fan engagement and emerging design practicesPresent and articulate creative thinking confidently internally and externallyEnsure all creative output is executed to the highest standard, balancing innovation with commercial effectivenessIntegrate AI-driven solutions to improve creativity, storytelling and time efficienciesManage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment without compromising qualityKnowledge and Experience6+ years’ experience in graphic design, brand design or creative communications, ideally within sport, entertainment, agency or commercial marketing environmentsStrong portfolio demonstrating expertise across pitch design, campaign identity, storytelling, editorial graphics and brand systemsProven experience working on global pitches, commercial presentations that win business and commercially driven creative projectsExceptional typography, layout and visual storytelling skills with strong attention to detailAbility to think conceptually and strategically, turning insights into creative ideas and design narrativesAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; motion and Figma experience is advantageousStrong understanding of brand development, campaign rollouts and multi-platform creative executionExperience working with various form of AI and collaborating within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with excellent communication and presentation skillsSkills and AbilitiesYou are highly creative, commercially aware and culturally connectedA natural visual storyteller who knows how to turn ideas, strategy and raw content into beautifully crafted narrativesHighly organised, thrive in high-pressure environments, staying calm, focused and sharp when deadlines are tightProactive, collaborative and capable of leading projects with confidence and clarityYou combine strategic thinking with exceptional craft and executionDetail-obsessed but never lose sight of the bigger commercial pictureYou are passionate about storytelling and the power of design to influence audiences and drive impact, not just look goodIn addition, success at IMG is driven by four core competencies that apply to all employees:Business Acumen – Understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomesOperational Excellence – Driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery & operationsInnovation Mindset – Cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward-looking capability developmentLeadership & Collaboration – Inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teamsWorking ConditionsThis is a permanent positionThis role will be based at Chiswick Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriateWorking hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to FridayMay be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings, or industry events and work on-site for the duration of an event, as necessaryUnsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule, including when working to a pitch or proposal deadlineAdapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate TKO EEO Statement:TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. 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