Location
London, with hybrid working options from home and our London Bridge offices.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,000 per annum

About the Role
At MATTA, we believe sports have the power to change people and communities for the better. As an independent creative agency built specifically for sports and lifestyle brands, we create bold, engaging campaigns that matter. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated midweight Art Director to join our Creative Team. You will produce original, creative, and polished campaigns, branding, and content for our client brands. You will take briefs from blank page through to execution, shaping overall art direction and communicating ideas visually and verbally. Your role includes moodboarding, presenting creative visions, creating polished design examples, and collaborating closely with the design team. You will also present work internally and to clients, keep up with fresh trends in sports branding and advertising, mentor junior designers, and liaise with freelancers, illustrators, photographers, and printers. MATTA offers a fast-paced but relaxed atmosphere where passion for sport drives outstanding work. Our clients include UEFA, The International Cricket Council, Armani, Clinique, Budweiser, ATP Tour, England Football, England Rugby, and England Cricket among others.

What We Offer
Generous annual leave (23 days, increasing by 1 day per year, plus 3 days extra at Christmas), MATTA Sports Day (an extra day off annually for sport), sabbatical options, comprehensive health and dental insurance, 24/7 virtual GP access, financial wellbeing tools including life assurance and income protection, regular social events including weekly drinks and monthly pizza, hybrid working, exclusive discounts on shopping, food, beauty, and travel, and a dog-friendly office.

Experience
Minimum 3 years in a creative Art Direction role within a design studio, creative agency, or similar environment.

About you
Highly creative and bursting with ideas, you have a portfolio demonstrating creativity, experimentation, and innovation across social, web, and print projects. You possess a strong understanding of design principles with a meticulous eye for typography, composition, and layout. You are confident in pitching and presenting creative concepts to internal teams and clients. You are proactive, organised, and able to manage varying deadlines and budgets. A natural relationship builder, you are committed to mentoring and fostering growth in junior team members. Passion for the sports industry and sports marketing is essential.

Qualifications
Substantial experience using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create and apply brand guidelines and retouch assets. Ability to present ideas and rationale using Keynote or similar presentation tools. A creative visionary comfortable creating concepts from scratch and communicating them through moodboards and concepts.