We’re looking for a Design Lead / Graphic Designer to join a growing sports-focused media business producing digital content with leading athletes and sports personalities.
This is a highly hands‑on creative role, taking responsibility for how a portfolio of sports‑led content looks across YouTube and social media. You’ll have real influence over the visual style of existing channels while helping shape the identity of new content launches and formats.
The work will cover everything from YouTube thumbnails and social assets through to motion design, on‑screen graphics and branded content. You’ll be working closely with production, editorial, social and commercial teams to turn ideas into creative that feels sharp, distinctive and built for digital audiences.
A big part of the role is understanding how design contributes to content performance. You’ll need strong creative instincts, but also an appreciation of what grabs attention, communicates an idea quickly and works effectively in a fast‑moving YouTube and social environment.
This would suit an experienced designer who wants more creative ownership while still being heavily involved in the day‑to‑day execution.
THE ROLE
- Own the creative look and feel across a range of sports‑focused YouTube and social content.
- Design standout thumbnails and digital artwork built to attract attention and support content performance.
- Create motion design and on‑screen graphics for both long‑form and short‑form video.
- Develop visual concepts and design systems for new shows, series and content launches.
- Partner with production, editorial and social teams to translate ideas and stories into strong visual creative.
- Deliver graphics for athlete, brand and commercial content while maintaining a consistent creative standard.
- Bring new ideas to the table and continuously improve the quality and style of the visual output.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience in graphic design, digital design or motion design, ideally within media, entertainment, sport or creator‑led content.
- A high‑quality portfolio showing digital, social and motion work.
- Advanced skills across Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.
- Strong understanding of YouTube design, including thumbnails and the role creative plays in driving audience engagement.
- Excellent eye for typography, layout, composition and visual storytelling.
- Comfortable working at pace across several projects while maintaining a high level of creative quality.
- A genuine interest in sport, athletes and digital media, with the confidence to take creative ownership of your work.
SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).
Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CV's and applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best!
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Design Lead / Graphic Designer - Sports, Athletes + YouTube employer: SUMO
At SUMO, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and collaboration thrive. As the UK's leading creator economy recruitment agency, we offer our employees unique opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced environment, all while being based in the vibrant town of Bromley. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we foster a supportive culture that values innovation and encourages team members to take ownership of their roles, making it an exciting place to build a meaningful career.
