Junior Digital Production Designer

Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specialising in sports betting content and data. With more than 400 staff, the business operates multiple award-winning brands, including Racing Post, the world’s largest horse racing affiliate, Pickswise, the #1 post-PASPA affiliate in the US, myracing and Free Super Tips. Our other businesses in the group are ICS-digital and ICS-translate. Our global B2B division provides sports betting and fantasy sports content, including in-play, through the EGR award-winning Superfeed product. We also have media partnerships with leading global publishers, including The Arena Group.

We are looking to expand our Design team and are seeking a Junior Digital Production Designer to create daily editorial products and graphics across multiple platforms, expanding the ANZ Bloodstock and Bloodstock Media product scope. 

ANZ Bloodstock News is published seven days a week, with content sourced from a wide range of international contributors. The successful candidate will need to work a flexible shift pattern, regularly covering weekends. Standard working hours are 10 am - 6 pm, five days a week. Given that our commercial clients span various time zones (from the USA to NZ), attention to detail and timely responses are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and produce visually appealing digital layouts for articles, blogs, newsletters, and other editorial content to enhance the reading experience.
• Produce high-quality layouts and graphical illustrations for various business purposes.
• Develop engaging digital designs for websites, mobile apps, social media, email campaigns, and other digital platforms.
• Create motion graphics and adverts for the company’s websites and interact directly with Bloodstock Media clients for advert creation.
• Develop and maintain templates for different types of editorial content to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare and export digital assets according to the specific requirements of various online platforms to ensure optimal performance.
• Incorporate feedback from editors, senior designers, and stakeholders to refine and improve digital content.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on all digital materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high standards.
• Work closely with editors, writers, and the marketing team to produce cohesive and innovative digital content.
• React quickly to changing environments and think on your feet.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Work across numerous brand styles and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Source, edit, and optimise images for digital content, ensuring they meet quality standards and are properly formatted for web use.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and web design principles.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and animation tools such as After Effects.
• Familiarity with app build and design.
• Understanding of how design impacts search engine optimisation.
• Experience in a publishing environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Background in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Journalism, or a related field.
• Some experience in Digital Production design, preferably within an editorial or publishing environment.
• Experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, and other relevant tools.

Benefits

We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, excellent parental leave, a working globally policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. We also provide a pension scheme and various other benefit schemes. Plus, we all get our birthdays off work and enjoy 25 days of holiday per year.

We’ve also got you covered with life assurance, exclusive perks like the Star card, our Step Further Awards (our employee recognition program) and bonuses to recognise your dedication. For those working via the hybrid model (in the office and at home) we’ve made commuting easier with our Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.

You can also take advantage of complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club, complete with an Ultimate Membership.