Motorsport Graphic Designer

Job Title – Motorsport Graphic Designer

Salary – Between £25,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience

Location -  Brands Hatch Race Circuit, Fawkham, Kent, DA3 8NG

We're looking for a Motion/Graphic Designer with a focus towards our digital design strategy to join the growing team at MotorSport Vision (MSV) - the UK's foremost circuit operator.

We own and operate six world-class race circuits, including Brands Hatch and Donington Park, plus a number of related motorsport businesses, such as the British Superbike Championship.

This role will involve close interaction with the existing Graphic Design team and the Media/PR, Marketing and Web departments with a real focus on bringing our brand 'to life' through motion.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the design of the Group's websites, mobile phone applications and email templates
  • Creating graphics, logos and banners (both static and animated) for website and social media use
  • Creating engaging motion images / videos to really bring our sport/brand to life!
  • Designing print artwork such as posters for race events, adverts, souvenir programmes, brochures, signage and leaflets
  • Assisting with the design of MSV merchandise and gift items
  • Assisting on other general projects to meet the needs of the business, including vehicle livery design and digital and printed presentations
  • Archiving of work produced into a logical electronic folder system

Desirable skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in either motion or graphic design
  • A proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  • The ability to produce material of high quality to tight deadlines
  • Experience using Motion software would be desirable
  • A confident and energetic approach with a pro-active, can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
  • High levels of literacy
  • Knowledge around mobile and desktop web usability, responsiveness and adaptive design
  • Designing mobile-first experiences for a variety of outputs - across web, email and digital media
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a great eye for layout, imagery and content curation
  • Animation skills - bringing imagery and graphics to life with motion
  • A knowledge or interest in motorsport would be an advantage

MSV offers its permanent employees:

  • A competitive basic salary with an annual pay review
  • Up to 31 days' holiday per year with a Christmas Shutdown
  • A season pass, with a plus one, to visit events at any of our circuits
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free onsite parking
  • A workplace pension
  • Some flexibility around start and finish times
  • Discounted food and drink when working on site
  • Training opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career in digital graphic design and motorsport. You'll have the opportunity to create unique and inspiring content within an experienced and highly productive team, based at one of the UK's most iconic sporting locations.