Assistant Creative Digital Designer Apprentice

Assisting the graphic design lead with all digital and printed channels, including club social media accounts, mailers and website, print-ready creative Club materials spanning Men’s, Women’s, Academy and Club. This will include:

Updating documents in line with brand guidelines and application across the business to deliver high quality design work within our brand guidelines Creating digital and static outputs ensuring all are in-line with Club values Creating promotional graphics for brand campaigns, ticketing campaigns and seasonal kit launches Involved in the design of fixture and match launch promotions for player announcements; new signings, player milestones, leaving players, international duties Input into elements of the creative design of matchday promotional material; fixture updates, ticket promotions, team news & gameday graphics, half time/full time score update templates, big screen slides, team-sheets, travel info graphics, Ticketmaster graphics, Macron retail graphics, Paid Social graphics Creating website graphics / GIFs and mailer graphics, along with input into materials for Mission Sharks Programme, 100 Club, Academy, Foundation, Rugby side Infographics/Templates, Sale Sharks Supporters Club, marketing, events, hospitality Updating seasonal design templates for Sale Sharks Men’s, Women’s and Academy Internal stationary; Word/PPT Templates, Letterheads, Business Cards and Carrington Training Centre signage and branding assets Research and reference gathering Liaising with external suppliers and print companies

Training:
Upon successful completion of the programme, apprentices will achieve a BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Design, as well as a Creative Digital Design Professional Level 6 degree apprenticeship. The programme is delivered in the new School of Digital Arts (SODA) close to Manchester City Centre. The delivery model is induction plus 18 days of teaching per year, using a blended delivery model. There are 3 units each year, with 4 days teaching on campus in 2 day blocks, and 4 half days online per unit. Apprentices will also be required to attend campus for 2 days during the academic year to work on their portfolio. 

Training Outcome:
There may be a chance to apply for a full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are Sale Sharks: A team. A community. A family, woven together by the Fabric of the North. Born in Manchester and proud of our roots, Sale Sharks is the only Premiership Rugby Union team in the North-West, playing top-flight rugby in the Gallagher Premiership and European Champions Cup, with an emerging Women’s team competing in Premiership Women’s Rugby. With Northern charm in our blood and Shark pride in our hearts, our mission is to be the most impactful rugby club on the planet, on and off the pitch. Inclusive and caring in everything we do. We’re not afraid to take risks, trying something new in search of better and facing up to the toughest with courage and pride. We use our position as the best team in the North to make a real difference, whether that’s through grassroots sports or community initiatives. We play with integrity on and off the pitch and we are seeking someone who shares our values of Togetherness, Fearlessness, Passion, Pride and Humility.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed. You will also be required to work weekends, whenever there are fixtures.

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Knowledge of Microsoft Office,Experience of Adobe Creative,Work independently,Build strong relationships,Interest in photography,Interest in videography