Department / Area: Marketing
Reports to: Head of Marketing
The Role
We're looking for a talented and ambitious Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team at Utilita Bowl.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape one of the UK's most diverse sports and leisure brands. Working across Hampshire Cricket, International Cricket, the Hilton Hotel, golf, conferences, events and leisure experiences, you'll create engaging visual content that inspires audiences and drives commercial success.
No two days are the same. One day you could be designing a campaign for the Vitality Blast Finals Day, the next producing creative for the Ashes, a luxury spa experience or our annual Fireworks Party.
You'll work closely with colleagues across marketing, commercial, hospitality, cricket operations and events to deliver high-quality creative across digital, print and stadium assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design compelling creative for Hampshire Cricket, Hampshire Hawks, Southern Brave and international cricket fixtures.
- Produce marketing assets for the Utilita Bowl, golf course, events, conferences, Christmas parties and leisure offerings.
- Create digital assets for websites, email marketing, paid advertising and social media channels.
- Design printed collateral including brochures, signage, large-format graphics, programmes, menus and promotional materials.
- Develop creative campaigns that drive ticket sales, hospitality bookings and commercial revenue.
- Produce matchday graphics including team announcements, score graphics, social content and stadium visuals.
- Support photography, video and motion graphics projects where required.
- Ensure all creative work reflects brand guidelines while continually evolving the visual identity of our brands.
- Prepare artwork for print and digital production to a consistently high standard.
- Work with external suppliers, printers and production partners to deliver finished projects.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Contribute ideas that enhance campaigns and improve audience engagement.
Experience and Qualifications
· Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
· Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity across both print and digital media.
· Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
· Experience creating artwork for both digital and print production.
· Strong typography, layout and branding skills.
· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
· High level of attention to detail.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
· Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro or motion graphics.
· Photography or videography experience.
· Knowledge of Figma or other digital design tools.
· Experience within sport, hospitality, events or leisure marketing.
· Understanding of social media content trends and best practice.
· Experience designing email marketing and website assets.
· Basic animation and video editing skills.
Considerations
All applicants must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK. Due to the temporary nature of this role, sponsorship for overseas nationals cannot be provided.
Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.
Hours Of Work
Monday to Friday 40 hours between normal office hours
Some evenings and weekends may be required for major events and specific to the requirements
of the role.
Benefits
· Competitive Salary
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
· Daily lunch provided on working days.
· Discounts on food and beverages at the Hilton and venue bars (50%).
· Employee discounts across Boundary Lakes Golf Course, eforea spa, and the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre.
· Complimentary tickets to all Hampshire Cricket fixtures and discounted access to international matches (50% off, excluding ICC events).
· Free tickets to other major events for staff working the event, such as the Fireworks Night.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity across both print and digital media.
Experience:
- Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator: 2 years (required)
- creating artwork for both digital and print production: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
