Senior Creative Director, Marketing

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Please Note:

• This role will be based at Chiswick Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule

Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Develop and oversee the creative direction of marketing campaigns, ensuring innovative, high-quality, and impactful storytelling.
• Conceptualize and execute big campaign ideas that drive engagement and brand affinity
• Oversee the development of brand identities, campaign assets, motion graphics, and digital experiences.
• Own the creative and strategic direction of the IMG brand.
• You’ll play a major role in delivering the creative for campaigns and activations that land our brand mission: ‘Power The World’s Passion for Sports’ and that bring our values, people, capabilities and agency USPs to life for the wider sports industry and our target audiences
• Lead and collaborate with strategy, sports management, commercial, digital, content & our studios & productions teams to develop considered and effective creative approaches and campaigns based on current cultural insights and a good understanding of the consumer & brand
• Run projects and pitches with minimal senior oversight - championing creative direction, intent and creative excellence whilst being aware of commercial pressures including resourcing, budget and profitability
• Communicate and champion creative thinking and technical execution to clients throughout each project
• Provide hands-on design expertise to elevate visual storytelling across all platforms.
• Answer briefs with great work as a solo creative, and a great leader. Get hands-on
• Understand how to brief craft specialists – designers or directors, for example – to deliver projects against your creative vision
• Nurture, mentor and develop a team of designers & motion graphic designers to be the best they can be and deliver work that works. Know when to step in, know when to step back
• Be an excellent strategic and creative partner to our clients
• Maintain a deep understanding of sports culture, trends, and the evolving media landscape to keep our creative output fresh and relevant.
• You’ll lead by example and immerse yourself within our client’s business so you can identify, understand and overcome commercial and internal challenges, inspiring and delivering the best and most progressive work possible, whilst still considering the holistic needs of the brand
• Present and pitch creative concepts to clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership with clarity and enthusiasm.

You Will Have The Following Strengths:

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a sports marketing or advertising agency.
• You have a stunning portfolio showcasing years of conceptual thinking and high-end design execution for both B2B & B2C audiences
• Proven ability to develop breakthrough campaign ideas and execute them through impeccable design.
• Years of management, mentoring & creative leadership experience
• Superior knowledge of design, illustration, typography, layout, photography, motion and video
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, typography, and branding.
• Extensive experience in video production, experiential marketing, and digital campaigns
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor creatives.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills to sell big ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of how to engage consumers through compelling creative
• You are an inspiring, passionate, creative leader who can present confidently and nurture ambitious creatives
• You naturally foster a culture of creative-thinking, idea generation and collaboration while ensuring top-of-the-line service and timely results
• You can take a high-level understanding of a brief and provide clarity of thought and direction to a team
• You are both a hands-on designer and creative leader & manager
• Entrepreneurial and commercially minded with a desire to exceed expectations and ability to communicate creative strategy to senior leaders and key stakeholders with ease
• Strong work ethic & very proactive approach

Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.

Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.

And Our Values:

•            We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.

•            We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.

•            We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.

•            We are AUTHENTIC and human.            

•            We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.

Benefits:

• Income protection
• Life insurance 
• Private medical insurance
• Virtual GP         
• Pension contribution   
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Dental insurance          
• Green car scheme (only eligible if in a permanent contract)    
• Season ticket loan       
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized office canteen       
• Free breakfast
• Eye Care           
• Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events   
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
• Critical Illness cover   
• Financial Wellbeing     
• Health Cash Plan         
• Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
• Health Screening          
• Will Writing      
• Dynamic office environment with great people!           
• Regular team and company networking events/celebrations 
• Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
• Tech Scheme
• Taste Card
• Travel Insurance

The Process:

We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.

• Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
• 1st stage interview - Virtual/in person – TBC
• 2nd stage interview – TBC

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.