Graphic Designer
A temporary opportunity has arisen within the graphics team at Spotlight Sports Group, an industry-leading business covering the fast-moving worlds of horseracing and sports betting. As an in-house graphic designer, the successful applicant will be working on an exciting range of print and digital content across the company. From daily newspaper visuals for the editorial team to motion graphics for social channels for marketing, this role covers a lot. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will apply and maintain the company brand guidelines, ensuring all work is consistent. The successful candidate should be a versatile all-rounder with natural creative flair, an enthusiasm to learn and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, demanding and interesting role.
- Compile creative work that supports the growing needs of the business.
- Produce error-free work at pace with the correct branding and tone of voice.
- Flexibility to work on a range of projects simultaneously, whilst managing various stakeholders’ expectations.
- An excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects (required)
- Graphic design experience working in a business environment (required)
- A proactive, confident, can-do attitude and deliver strong creative ideas (required)
- A keen eye for detail, with high-level artworking and typographic skills (required)
- The ability to work with brand styles and follow brand guidelines, whilst working across numerous projects (required)
- Good planning and time management skills (required)
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal English (required)
- Working hours Five days a week but the role will entail some weekend and evening work as part of a rota.
- This role will initially be for 2 months, with potential to extend.
Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company with a clear purpose, to set the standard for trusted, customer-driven experiences across global racing and sports betting. Guided by our mission to create experiences that fans love, we combine more than 40 years of Racing Post heritage with bold innovation to deliver the next generation of content, data and digital products. We operate at the intersection of consumer media and B2B solutions. Our award-winning brands, including Racing Post, Pickswise, myracing and Free Super Tips, connect millions of fans with trusted insight, analysis and entertainment. Alongside this, our market-leading B2B products power the world’s biggest operators, affiliates and media groups. From our Superfeed content engine and Halo live streaming, to Spotlight iQ’s AI-driven insights and our digital and print betting shop displays, we help partners engage audiences, increase retention and drive sustainable growth. Retail remains a cornerstone of our success, with Racing Post newspapers and digital shop displays proven to enhance performance in thousands of betting shops worldwide. At the same time, we continue to invest heavily in innovation, from AI-powered content and multilingual translation to fully integrated digital platforms. Our international marketing agency, ICS-digital and ICS-translate, extends our reach even further, delivering localised content and campaigns across more than 80 languages. With over 400 employees worldwide, Spotlight Sports Group is trusted by leading names in betting, racing and sports media. By combining heritage, technology and expertise, we are powering growth and engagement across global racing and sports betting, today and for the future.