Creative Designer

Job Title  Graphic Designer
Department  Marketing & Commercial
Reports to  Brand and Marketing Manager
Working Pattern 40hrs per week, including evenings and weekends
Level of DBS  Enhanced Child Barred List

London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.

Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world;
Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
Train women as women, and
Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to play a key role in delivering our club’s visual identity. The postholder will support the Marketing & Commercial team in producing digital and print-ready graphics that elevate London City Lionesses brand across all touchpoints, from partner activations to fan-facing content.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is keen to help shape how our club is seen and remembered. This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. Design high-quality visuals for digital and print use, including matchday graphics, social media content, sponsorship decks, retail assets, and event branding
•Work closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager to ensure creative output aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and strategic priorities
• Support in the creation of commercial proposals, presentations, and promotional materials for prospective and current partnerships
• Maintain and update visual asset libraries, including templates, logos, and artwork files
• Assist with creative ideation for marketing campaigns and seasonal campaigns
• Ensure all assets are optimised for relevant channels and formats (e.g. web, print, mobile, social)
• Occasionally support on-site during matchdays and club events to capture or assist with live creative content

Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management

To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club
To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch
To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies

Qualifications and Training
Degree level or equivalent in graphic design related course
• Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Suite and graphic design best practices

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – Premiere Pro and After Effects)
• A strong, versatile portfolio demonstrating design flair and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple design projects to deadline
• Familiarity with social media platforms and their respective design best practices
• Experience working to a brand style guide and maintaining consistency across outputs
• Experience supporting marketing teams in creating partnership or commercial decks
• Comfortable using CMS tools and preparing assets for digital platforms
• Motion graphics/animation knowledge or experience would be desirable

Passionate about women’s football and the broader women’s sport movement
• Creative thinker with a strong visual eye and storytelling instinct
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail across multiple projects
• Agile and adaptable and thrives in a fast-moving, reactive environment
• Receptive to feedback and able to offer and receive creative critique constructively
• Committed to personal growth and staying up to date with design and digital trends

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required.