Jobs at the PDC

Opportunities to join the Professional Darts Corporation will be listed below once available.

At present, we have the vacancy below available:

 

Job Title: Design & Brand Executive

The Purpose 
A chance to join the global body promoting professional darts working across the marketing and commercial teams at the Professional Darts Corporation. 

At the PDC, we are not only shaping the future of professional darts but also embracing creativity and talent away from the oche. We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic Design & Brand Executive to contribute to our young and dynamic team. This unique opportunity allows individuals with a deep passion for darts to play a pivotal role in both design projects and supporting our marketing initiatives.

Position Overview
As a Design & Brand Executive for the PDC, you will become an integral part of our mission to elevate the sport's visual identity and engage fans/brands on a deeper level. In addition to your design responsibilities, you will collaborate closely with our marketing and commercial teams to ensure a seamless integration of design elements into our promotional and sales strategies.

Responsibilities
1. Design:

• Develop visually striking designs for tournament branding, merchandise, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling visuals for online and offline campaigns.
• Create bespoke presentations for regular post-event sponsor reports, as well as sponsorship proposals for new potential brand partners throughout the year.
• Maintain and enhance the overall aesthetic of the PDC brand through design consistency across all touchpoints and channels.

2. Marketing Support:
• Assist in the creation of marketing collateral, including social media graphics, promo videos, email campaigns, and website visuals.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure that design elements align with our promotional strategies.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute creative concepts for marketing initiatives.

3. Darts Expertise:
• Stay abreast of developments in the world of professional darts, incorporating trends into design concepts.
• Infuse your passion for darts into the visual storytelling of tournaments and related events.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the overall fan experience through design.

4. Brand Consistency:
• Uphold and reinforce the PDC brand guidelines in all design work to maintain a cohesive and recognisable brand image.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure that all designs align seamlessly with the overall PDC brand strategy.

The person 
• A passion for sport in general and an understanding of darts. 
• A degree in Graphic Design or relevant qualification in the related discipline is desirable. 
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign) and potentially CAD.
• A strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles.
• Ability to multi-task and be agile to work across multiple projects with short turnaround times. 
• Keen attention to detail. 
• Ability to work within a team and autonomous environment. 
• Strong written and oral communication/interpersonal skills. 
• Full UK driving licence.

Job details 
• This advert will close on Friday 29th March 2024. 
• Salary negotiable depending on experience. 
• It is a full-time role and candidates should live within commuting distance of the PDC's Head Office in Brentwood, Essex (CM14 5LJ).

How to apply 
To apply, we would like candidates to submit their CV, cover letter, design portfolio and an example digital graphic that could be used to promote ticket sales for the PDC’s World Matchplay tournament (please email Jimmy Adams for any creative assets you require for this).

Then these items should be submitted to Adam Perfect (Head of Commercial, Professional Darts Corporation) by Friday 29th March 2024 at the latest.