Graphic Designer

About ColossusBets

Colossus Bets is a multi-award-winning pool betting operator offering life-changing sports jackpot prizes. We believe in making sports bigger by enabling sports fans to engage with the sports they love, and our jackpots are today available in over 30 currencies and 25 languages.

Our global B2B network includes the likes of bet365, Mr Green and Paf, and we are in the process of expanding the distribution of our pools into the US market.

We are the pioneers of Cash Out and have been granted a series of patents in relation to the functionality across all forms of betting and gaming. We have also built the first-ever crowdfunding solution for sports betting, Colossus Syndicates. This technology can also be made available to partners who wish to operate their own pools for their own end players.

About this role

We are on the hunt for a talented Graphic Designer to support the development of our marketing collateral and core product. The perfect candidate will thrive on creative challenges and enjoy taking full creative ownership of their work.

You must be ambitious and keen to expand your digital portfolio of work across multiple communication channels. You must be a good team worker and a genuine interest in sports and gambling will be ideal to contribute towards our creative development.

This exciting role will be varied day to day, and you will be responsible for graphic design within the business, including CRM creatives, social media assets, video content, and more. This role will report directly to the Head of UX/UI and support the various functions daily.

Responsibilities

• Support our Marketing department in producing high-quality visual content across all areas of the business, including digital and (occasional) print work.
• Work closely with Head of UX/UI and Head of Marketing to develop concepts and ideas across all visual outputs
• Creative thinking and relevant knowledge of current trends in the sports and gambling industry.
• Development of style sheets and brand guidelines
• Create content tailored to our B2C guidelines, including emails, short animations and web banners
• Manage the collection and sign-off of content from internal stakeholders across the business

Requirements

• Genuine interest in design and design principles.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a small team
• Ability to take a rough brief and ask the necessary questions to deliver
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple parallel projects, switching as priorities change.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to take pride in your work.
• Willingness to learn new tools and approaches.
• Strong English language, Ability to check spelling and spot typos.
• Ability to work with vector design tools.
• Ability to work creatively with stock imagery.
• Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Examples of design and creative work.

The following would be an advantage but not required:

• Experience working with or developing brand guidelines.
• Experience working with Figma (Our primary design tool) or similar online design tools.
• Experience with Blender or other 3D design tools.
• Experience with motion graphics design, such as DaVinci Resolve Fusion or Adobe After Effects.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
• An understanding of web design, especially CSS.
• Experience with Web design as well as UI/UX.
• Knowledge of or experience with designing for sports (Football, horse racing, NFL, NBA) or sports betting.

Benefits

• Salary depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
• Private health & dental insurance.
• Optical cover through Aviva.
• Pension plan.
• Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses.
• Breakfast bought in everyday and lunch bought in twice a week
• Free coffee & snacks at the office.
• Regular team events & socials.