Art Director (Freelance)

Here at MATTA, we believe that sports have the power to change people and communities for the better. We are passionate about making brands and campaigns matter to more people, more often by engaging fans with big, bold creative thinking and world-class execution.

We are an independent creative agency built specifically for sports and lifestyle brands. Our work has won multiple awards (from Clios to Sports Industry Campaigns of the Year), we have been Agency of the Year several times over, and we are one of the most exciting sports businesses in the country.

We are always keen to meet and work with talented freelancers within our creative team, and we have an exciting opportunity for a freelance Art Director to join our creative team to work on a variety of projects with top-tier brands in the sports and lifestyle space.

What We’re Looking For:

• Value Alignment: A genuine belief and embodiment of  MATTA’s values (Take Pride, Work Together, Be Brave, Have Drive, Stay True). 
  
  

• Portfolio Excellence: A diverse portfolio demonstrating high-level conceptual thinking and successful execution across digital, social, and print.
  
  

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
  
  

• Design Fundamentals: Strong understanding of design principles and meticulous eye for typography, composition, and layout.
  
  

• Brand Stewardship: Experience developing brand guidelines or working strictly within existing ones to ensure visual consistency.
  
  

• Self-Starting Initiative: Proven ability to hit tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Making It MATTA: 

Our clients are some of the most recognised and prestigious global brands in sport and lifestyle and include Uefa, The International Cricket Council, Armani, Clinique, Budweiser, ATP Tour, England Football, England Rugby, England Cricket, to name a few.

We’ve launched fitness equipment, kits, and nutrition brands. We’ve created new competitions, leagues, and tournaments - as well as rebranding, revitalising and repositioning existing ones. We’ve sold out multiple World Cups and European Championships, pushed women’s sports forward (we created the Lionesses), driven participation, and led campaigns for equality and against discrimination and drugs. We’ve worked up close and personal with some of the most iconic sports stars and sports teams on the planet, shooting campaigns all over the world.

At MATTA you can expect a fast-paced, but relaxed atmosphere, where everyone is passionate about sport in some way. We believe happy and healthy people produce the best work - which is why you’ll get private health insurance, regular team away days - and generous annual leave. 

We believe sport has the power to change the world. 

Come and work somewhere where, whatever you do - it matters.

What’s Next?

If you think that MATTA could be the place where you produce your best work, then we really want to meet you. Please apply below (including a link to your portfolio) and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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