Creative Director - sports

Manchester Permanent View Job Description
As Creative Director you will take the lead on crafting compelling creative campaigns that resonate with Gen Z audiences, bringing sports culture to life across multiple platforms.
  • This is an opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in sport
  • Genuinely interesting and culturally relevant work

About Our Client

This agency lead the charge when it comes to cultural marketing, their portfolio of creative campaigns, sponsorship, partnerships and global advertising campaigns really does speak for itself.

Job Description

As the Creative Director for their sports division:

  • You will lead sports and football-focused campaigns, from concept through to execution
  • Innate understanding of modern football culture, fan behaviour, and how to authentically engage Gen Z.
  • Ability to develop creative concepts across partnerships, clubs, athletes, and media platforms
  • Experienced in leading multi-disciplinary teams, including designers, copywriters, and content creators.
  • Ability to work within fast-paced environments and deliver high-impact creative within tight timelines.

The Successful Applicant

We're keen to talk to candidates who are currently emerged in sports and football culture within their role - you'll have recently delivered and brought to life football focussed campaigns across all marketing channels.

This is not just a job, this will be a passion and you'll know everything that is going on across modern football culture, fans, and how to engage authentically with Gen Z audiences.

What's on Offer

Super competitive salary and the chance to work with some of the biggest names in sports.

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in the office

Private Medical Insurance & Medical Cash Plan

Personal Development Coach

Enhance Maternity, Paternity & SPL

Mental Health Support inc free counselling

Contact
Laura Mallinson
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6746839
Phone number
+441133889065

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Leisure, Entertainment & Travel
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Laura Mallinson
Consultant phone
+441133889065
Job reference
JN-052025-6746839