Two Circles is a global sports marketing agency that uses data to drive commercial growth for over 900 of the world’s leading sports properties including the NFL, Premier League, UEFA, F1, and Wimbledon. It's Rights Management team focuses on sponsorship sales, with storytelling & selling on emotion at the forefront of our partnership propositions - taking them to market, seeking to deliver greater value and impact for partners whilst driving commercial growth for clients. 

To date, the European arm of the Rights Management division has secured $1.2bn in sponsorship revenue for their clients. Delivering some of the biggest partnerships in world sport for the likes of NZ Rugby, the ECB, Juventus, Arsenal, and Mercedes Formula 1. The Rights Management team is supported by a 60 strong team of creative, strategy, insight & ops professionals (24 of which are creatives). 

Responsibilities 

We are looking to hire a Mid-weight Graphic Designer to join our Rights Management division in the US, Kansas City. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, agile designer with a can-do attitude looking to grow within the sports industry. You will be working closely with the client to bring to life partnership campaigns & activation concepts for various brands and sports properties. Pulling together the best-in-class marketing materials across different mediums from print to digital presentations.

Some of the skills we are looking for: 

• A strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign 

• A good understanding of presentation software, Keynote & PowerPoint 

• A good understanding of setting up materials for print & digital presentations 

• An understanding of After Effects/Premiere Pro 

• An ability to work under pressure with right deadlines and quick turnarounds 

• Good time management & workflow organization 

• Minimum of 3 years experience 

Aside from these skills, we would love someone with the following traits: 

• A creative thinker who is constantly in touch with the world of advertising, marketing & sports 

• Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail 

• A comfortable, independent worker who can work solo when required 

• A great communicator as you will be working alongside a US based sales team as well as keeping up close communication with a creative team in the UK 

• An eagerness to join an entrepreneurial organization where every working day is different 

• A resilient, positive outlook 

• Some experience working in an agency or fast-paced work environments 

• Knowledge and passion for the sports industry 

• Graphic Design qualification or similar 

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Two Circles in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

• $50,000 - $70,000

Requirements

Please submit both CV and Portfolio at time of application.

Benefits

What can we offer you?

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package

• 19 standard days of PTO (+1 Birthday, 1 Admin Day, 1 Big Life Event Day, +1 Wellbeing Day + Time Back)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Discretionary Bonus based on company performance
• Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave
• Mobile Phone Contribution
• Sport Challenge Contribution
• Office Perks

Though these are the basics written down, we will principally be recruiting for energy, values and commitment – both to Two Circles and to your career. Even if you feel you don’t tick 100% of the boxes but feel you could bring value to the role, we’d still love to hear from you! Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organization as quickly as you develop within it.

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.