Junior Artworker

MATTA is an independent, forward-thinking, digital-first creative agency for sport. Our campaigns have won multiple awards, and we have been Agency of the Year several times over.

We build digital and social strategies, design and position brands, hatch big ideas, create advertising campaigns, produce content, and we have a design, video, and edit studio in-house. We’re based in London, but the majority of the work we do is global. Our clients are iconic rightsholders, clubs and brands, including ATP Tour, ICC, The FA, R&A, PWR, England Rugby, Chelsea Women, Tottenham Hotspur, EA7, Clinique, to name a few.

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated Junior 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.

Your key responsibilities:

• Adaptation and artworking of pre-existing design assets
• Ensure files and colour modes are set up correctly for print and digital
• Ensure production of artwork is completed to the highest standards of design principles, brand consistency, technical accuracy and efficiency
• Adhere to our internal quality control procedures, and to our Studio’s systems, processes and storage structure
• Work in a manner suitable for the supply of open, editable design files
• Interrogate briefs and input into the project execution methodology, giving estimates of production time

Essential strengths and experience:

• A minimum of two years of creative artworking experience acquired either within an agency or an in-house team
• Technical confidence, and the ability to quickly pick up new software and platforms
• A portfolio that demonstrates a detailed, meticulous design process as well as creative flare
• Applied knowledge of the Adobe Creative suite production software
• Strong eye for design - knowledge and experience in typography, colour and composition
• Ability to understand and interpret design guidelines in artwork execution
• Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums
• An exceptional eye for detail and meticulously high-quality standards
• Confident communication and relationship building skills
• Strong initiative and proactivity
• A willingness to learn and share knowledge
• A team player through and through
• A great work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Self-driven, with the ability to thrive while working in a fast paced, high energy environment with daily deadlines

Additionally, although not essential, if you have a love of sport and some experience in sport marketing and design, this would put you higher up the list.