Lead Creative Teamwear Manchester, England
Job description
Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
What’s the Job?
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Creative to join our team at Castore. You will report to the Head of Creative Services and play a key role in managing the creative output for all Castore partnerships. We are looking for a strategic thinker who is able to work collaboratively and drive the standards of creative direction and delivery to new heights. A strong understanding of multiple sports is also necessary for this role.
What will I do?
- Responsible for developing and executing campaigns across a variety of platforms for our sports partnerships in football, rugby, cricket, and motorsport.
- The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of PowerPoint for executing more occasional presentation briefs.
- You will need to think ahead of the curve - across our competitor’s marketing campaigns, and trends, seeking new and innovative ways of doing things and contributing your ideas to the team.
- Supporting and developing junior team members with personal and professional development
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Strong background in copywriting, idea generation, and editing, as well as the ability to produce campaigns for both digital and physical mediums
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite is required
- Relevant technical skills
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to pitch ideas effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with the creative team and key stakeholders, including the Chief Creative Officer and Marketing Director
- Better never stops attitude
