Midweight Designer page is loaded## Midweight Designerlocations: St Marys Stadiumtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: May 22, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ-036441# Be part of our journey...Location: St Marys StadiumHours: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentCriminal Record Check: DBS BasicTURF is the ambitious and creative studio founded by Southampton FC, bringing together a collective of creative thinkers, designers and producers ready to tackle anything from eye-catching activations to integrated conceptual campaigns.We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Midweight Graphic Designer to work in synergy with the Brand & Creative Lead, design colleagues and wider marketing department to craft visually engaging content across digital, social and traditional media that aligns with our brand’s aesthetic and business goals. You will be working on a range of external and internal projects as we look to expand our services to the world.You will conceptualise, design and prepare visual content for both digital and print materials. This will include the production of social media graphics, web assets and email templates as well as posters, matchday programmes, presentations and banners, keeping creativity at the forefront of design and ensuring consistency across all mediums.You will contribute to exciting and high-profile projects such as kit launches, retail and merchandise campaigns, season ticket promotions, and special events held at St Mary’s Stadium. Working closely with marketing and commercial teams, the role plays a key part in bringing campaigns to life and engaging supporters across the club’s touchpoints.Supporting the wider creative process, you will assist in creating mood boards, concept sketches, and mock-ups to help clients visualise designs while ensuring all visual content aligns with brand guidelines and meets project requirements.You are a skilled designer with at least 3 years of professional experience who is passionate about conceptual design and ready to contribute fresh ideas to a collaborative team.You have experience in branding and brand design with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to set timelines and priorities to meet deadlines.You are a creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving who strives to come up with innovative concepts and can work in a flexible way to incorporate feedback into designs.Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience * Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.* Previous agency experience.* Experienced in and adaptable to utilising AI solutions as part of the design process.* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with After Effects or Premiere Pro or Figma is a plus.* High understanding of design principles, typography, and layout.* Presentation abilities, with experience pitching creative ideas.* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.How this benefits you...If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;* Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game* Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).* Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.* 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.* Contributory Pension Scheme.* Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.* Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.* Free onsite parking.* Cycle to Work Scheme.* Collaborative & inclusive working culture.Just click on the apply button and enter your details. Please include a cover letter and a link to your portfolio with your application. Applications without portfolios will not be considered.The closing date for this role is 21 May 2026.*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCESouthampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward.Be part of it...*Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year.Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone.We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.**Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer**Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.**Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all.* As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant’s personal information. Please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice and Group Privacy & Data Protection Policy on our main for further information .
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