Head of Design Full Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Head of Design to lead the creative design function within a fast-paced sports and media environment. This role is ideal for a senior designer who thrives on both doing and leading—actively producing high-quality visual work while guiding and elevating a talented design team.

You will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a bold, consistent, and engaging visual identity across all digital, social, and match-day platforms, while working closely with digital and content teams to deliver impactful fan-focused creative.

This is not a purely managerial role—you will be expected to remain deeply involved in day-to-day design output.

 Requirements

• 7+ years of professional design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in:
• Graphic design
• Motion graphics
• Branding
• Social and digital-first content
• Advanced proficiency in:
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
• Figma and related design tools
• Proven experience in leading or mentoring design teams.
• Strong understanding of design for digital and social platforms.
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or strong portfolio-based experience).

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on Design & Creative Production

• Create high-quality visual assets including:
• Social media graphics
• Motion graphics and animations
• Digital banners and website elements
• CRM and email templates
• Campaign key visuals
• Player and match-day graphics
• Contribute directly to high-priority and complex design work, especially during peak periods and match weeks.
• Ensure fast, high-quality turnaround of creative assets in a live, high-energy environment.

Creative Leadership

• Define, evolve, and maintain the overall design direction and visual identity.
• Develop and uphold brand guidelines and design standards.
• Lead concept development, creative reviews, and final quality approval.
• Ensure consistency across all visual output while pushing creative innovation.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with designers and motion specialists, providing hands-on mentorship and feedback.
• Support skill development and foster a high-performance creative culture.
• Share workload with the team to ensure balanced delivery and output quality.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with digital and content teams to translate briefs into strong visual executions.
• Align design output with audience engagement goals, platform requirements, and campaign strategies.
• Collaborate with production and video teams for integrated content creation.

Workflow & Execution

• Manage design workflows, timelines, and asset libraries.
• Ensure efficient delivery under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain organisation of design systems and shared resources.

Trend & Innovation

• Stay up to date with global design trends, motion techniques, and digital content styles.
• Continuously bring fresh, relevant ideas to enhance visual storytelling and engagement.

 How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.