Design Lead

Who are we?

A world where complexity is the only constantdemands anew breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera.

Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok.

We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape.

Ourmission

New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences,new trends,new technologies, new regulationsour clients' worlds get more complex daily.Their agency partnershipsshouldn't.It'sourjob to cutthrough the chaos, makethe complex simple and navigatea clear path to growth for them.

That'swhy we make it our mission tocapitalise on complexityfor our clientsacross consultancy,capabilityand executionbycraftingdynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges.

Our values

We'reaproudly diversebusinesscomprisedof deep specialists acrossmedia,marketing,trainingand technology.Althoughourskills, backgrounds and beliefs may differ, we are united by four core shared values:

Bold Curiosity.

We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more aboutthem, our specialisms and each other.

Connected Clarity.

We are focusedonour collaboration joining the right dots between our clients, ourpartnersand our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple.

Positive Encouragement.

We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs.

Constant Impact.

We believe in outcomes over outputs.We'regoal orientated, results driven anddata led.We show up with passion every day. Andwe'realways honing our craft.

AboutEngageDigital Partners

Engage are a full-service sports marketing agency who, since 2012, have helped ambitious governing bodies, sports teams and sponsors become future fit. Operating in the UK, India,Australiaand the US, we offer round the clock delivery to sports brands including the International Cricket Council (ICC), Real Madrid, Godolphin, New ZealandRugbyand Formula 1.

About the Role

We arelookingfor a highly creative, detail-oriented, and experiencedDesignLeadto drive impactful visual storytelling across digital platforms and campaigns. This role extends beyond execution and requires a strategic creative thinker who can transform ideas into compelling visual narratives for global audiences.

The ideal candidate will bring strongexpertisein digital design, campaign creatives, and platform-native storytelling, with the ability to conceptualize and execute high-quality visuals across multiple formats. You will play a key role in shaping creative direction, elevating design quality, mentoring team members, and building scalable visual systems that enhance brand and audience engagement.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of global brands and clients spanning sports, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, and consumer sectors within the wider Brave Bison Group.

WhatYou'llDo:

• Lead projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring strong creative thinking and high-quality execution.

• Design compelling and original visuals across social media, digital campaigns, branded content, and marketing initiatives.

• Develop storytelling-led creatives including carousels, explainers, presentations, and narrative-driven formats.

• Translate briefs, insights, and trends into visually engaging concepts and scalable creative solutions.

• Adapt ideas into platform-native formats across Instagram, X, YouTube, and digital channels.

• Contribute to campaigns, launches, and key moments through thoughtful, high-impact design.

• Create visually compelling pitch decks, presentations, and campaign assets under tight timelines.

• Seamlessly integrate brands and sponsor messaging into creative outputs.

• Design content for global audiences, adapting visuals for different markets and digital consumptionbehaviors.

• Build,maintain, and evolve scalable design systems, templates, and repeatable creative formats.

• Review and elevate team output to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to brand standards.

• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior designers and interns.

• Act as a quality gate for high-visibility campaigns and key deliverables.

• Own and uphold creative standards across all design output.

• Contribute to improving creative workflows, formats, and internal processes.

• Collaborate closely with content, social, marketing, and strategy teams to shape ideas and improve creative outputs.

• Present creative work to stakeholders and clients, effectively articulating designrationaleand incorporating feedback.

• Support pitches, proposals, and client presentations with compelling visual storytelling.

• Help shape creative direction across campaigns and projects.

• Stay updated on evolving design trends, platformbehaviors, and emerging technologies, including AI-powered creative tools.

• Collaborate across Engage Digital Partners, Brave Bison, andSocialChainclients to deliver impactful creative solutions across diverse industries and audiences.

What You Bring:

• 8+ yearsof experience in graphic design, visual communication, or creative design.

• Significant experiencein digital media/digital marketing content production.

• Strong portfoliodemonstratingoriginal thinking, storytelling, campaign execution, and scalable design systems.

• Proven ability to convert business and campaignobjectivesinto strong visual solutions.

• Expertisein Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Working knowledge of Figma, Keynote, and PowerPoint for presentations, collaborative design workflows, and creative storytelling.

• Strong understanding of layout, typography,colourtheory, visual hierarchy, and composition.

• Experience creating high-quality pitch decks and presentation visuals.

• Understanding platform-specific design formats and content optimization.

• Ability to work quickly and effectively without compromising quality.

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to present and articulate design decisions to stakeholders.

• Self-starter mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Curiosity to learn, innovate, and explore emerging tools, including AI in design workflows.
  

Good to Have:

• Knowledge or understanding of sports content, culture, and audiencebehaviorwould be an added advantage.

• Experience working on campaigns or content series, not just one-off creatives.

• Experience with brand partnerships and sponsor integrations.

• Understanding internet culture, digital trends, and audience engagement patterns.

• Experience designing for international or diverse audiences.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Proficiencyin AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and streamline workflow efficiency is an added advantage.
  

What Success Looks Like:

• Delivers visually compelling, storytelling-driven creative work consistently.

• Creates scalable formats and design systems that improve consistency and efficiency.

• Consistently produces high-quality, platform-relevant creatives.

• Elevates both day-to-day content and high-visibility campaigns.

• Contributes meaningfully to creative direction and concept development.

• Improves overall team quality, design thinking, and execution standards.

• Becomes a trusted owner for high-stakes projects, campaigns, and presentations.

What You'll Get:

Our people make us who we are, so to ensure we attract the best and brightest in the
industry, we offer the opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands and global clients in a fast-paced, creative environment.