Creative Artworker

Here at MATTA, we believe that sports have the power to change people and communities for the better. We are passionate about making brands and campaigns matter to more people, more often by engaging fans with big, bold creative thinking and world‑class execution. We are an independent creative agency built specifically for sports and lifestyle brands. Our work has won multiple awards, we have been Agency of the Year several times over, and we are one of the most exciting sports businesses in the country.

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated Creative Artworker to join our Creative Team and work with us in producing original, creative and polished campaigns and content for our client brands, with a particular focus on the efficient, detailed production of high volume design assets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Asset Adaptation & Artworking: Adaptation and artworking of pre‑existing design assets.
• Technical Specification & Setup: Ensure files and colour modes are set up in detail correctly for print and digital.
• Quality & Brand Excellence: Ensure production of artwork is completed to the highest standards of design principles, brand consistency, technical accuracy and efficiency.
• Process & Workflow Compliance: Adhere to our internal quality control procedures, and to our Studio’s systems, processes and storage structure.
• File Management & Collaboration: Work in a manner suitable for the supply of open, editable design files.
• Brief Analysis & Project Estimation: Interrogate briefs and input into the project execution methodology, giving estimates of production time.

What We’re Looking For

• Artworking Experience: A minimum of three years of creative artworking experience acquired either within an agency or an in‑house team.
• Software Expertise: Applied knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite production software.
• Design & Technical Proficiency: A process driven individual with knowledge and experience in typography, colour and composition, technically confident, with the ability to quickly pick up new software and platforms.
• Solid Portfolio: A strong portfolio that demonstrates a detailed, meticulous design and artworking process as well as creative flare.
• Production & Brand Alignment: Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums and the ability to understand and interpret design guidelines in artwork execution.
• Strong Collaborator: Confident communication and relationship building skills – a team player through and through.
• Proactivity: Strong initiative and proactivity with a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Drive & Adaptability: Self‑driven, with the ability to thrive while working in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with daily deadlines.

What We Offer

• Annual leave starting at 23 days and increasing up to 30 days + extra 3 days off at Christmas.
• MATTA Sports Day: an extra day off every year for the purpose of either watching or playing sport.
• Generous Sabbatical Policy: for those with longer‑term leave options to travel, volunteer, study or generally having a reset.
• Health & Financial Well‑being: we’ve got you covered with a holistic support package that includes comprehensive health and dental insurance, 24/7 virtual GP access, and a range of financial tools, from life assurance and income protection to expert advice platforms.
• Regular Socials: we host Thursday Drinks at our offices every week and PayDay Pizza at the end of each month.
• Hybrid Working: staff can enjoy the comfort of working from their own home and from our London Bridge offices.
• Discounts: exclusive access to our benefits platforms with hundreds of discounts on shopping, food, beauty, travel and much more.
• Dog Friendly Office.

Making It MATTA

Our clients are some of the most recognised and prestigious global brands in sport and lifestyle and include UEFA, the International Cricket Council, Armani, Clinique, Budweiser, ATP Tour, England Football, England Rugby, England Cricket, to name a few. We’ve launched fitness equipment, kits, and nutrition brands. We’ve created new competitions, leagues, and tournaments – as well as rebranding, revitalising and repositioning existing ones. We’ve sold out multiple World Cups and European Championships, pushed women’s sports forward, driven participation, and led campaigns for equality and against discrimination and drugs. We’ve worked up close and personal with some of the most iconic sports stars and sports teams on the planet, shooting campaigns all over the world.

At MATTA you can expect a fast‑paced, but relaxed atmosphere, where everyone is passionate about sport in some way. We believe happy and healthy people produce the best work – which is why you’ll get private health insurance, regular team away days – and generous annual leave. We believe sport has the power to change the world. Come and work somewhere where, whatever you do – it matters.

What’s Next

If you think that MATTA could be the place where you produce your best work, then we really want to meet you. Please apply below (including a link to your portfolio) and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Whilst you wait to hear back from us, why don’t you check out some of our award‑winning work or keep up to date with our latest agency news.