UEFA Junior Designer (football, soccer, graphic design)

Job Description

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The Junior Designer will assist the Senior Designer in bringing UEFA’s competitions and their brands to life on UEFA’s official digital channels. This is a permanent role, based in our London office with hybrid working options available.

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Who are you?

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The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:

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• Design and artwork high-quality visuals and multimedia content to create premium assets that excite and engage audiences on digital platforms, helping celebrate the European football story.
• Assist in creating artwork for campaigns, matchday content, and other various football updates.
• Ensure all content aligns with the brand’s visual identity and is optimized for various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) and the multiple format requirements of UEFA’s website and apps.
• Stay on top of football trends, news, and cultural moments to ensure our content is timely, relevant, and resonates with our audience.
• Manage multiple content projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines, especially during peaks of the football season.
• Work with the Senior Designer to deliver graphics for UEFA’s templating supplier, ensuring suites of designs are up to standard for multi-purpose use.

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We need you to have

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• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, media production, visual arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience in sports content creation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Basic understanding of design principles, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of social media content, particularly related to sport.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for creating visually compelling designs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, especially during major football events.
• Excellent communication skills and openness to feedback and collaborative improvement.

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Preferred qualifications

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• Experience working with sports media or football-related brands.
• Familiarity with social media trends and platforms, particularly in the context of football content.
• Knowledge of live sport content creation and experience with live match coverage.
• A deep understanding of and creative flair for illustration, graphic design, and typography.