Design Lead

Who are we? 

A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology company purpose built for the digital era. 

Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage, SocialChain and MTM. And we’re underpinned by leading marketing training practice, MiniMBA, as well as our very own social-first media network who deliver monthly views in the billions for some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap, Meta and TikTok. 

We’re a global collective who live and breathe digital, working with some of the boldest brands in the worldto capitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape.

Our mission

New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences, new trends, new technologies, new regulationsour clients’ worlds get more complex daily. Their agency partnerships shouldn’t. It’s our job to cut through the chaos, make the complex simple and navigate a clear path to growth for them. 

That’s why we make it our mission to capitalise on complexityfor our clientsacross consultancy, capability and executionby crafting dynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow’s challenges. 

Our values

We’rea proudly diverse business comprised of deep specialists across media, marketing, training and technology. Although our skills, 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 about them, our specialisms and each other. 

Connected Clarity.

We are focused on our collaboration joining the right dots between our clients, our partnersand 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’re goal orientated, results driven and data led. We show up with passion every day. And we’re always honing our craft.

About Engage Digital 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, Australia and the US, we offer round the clock delivery to sports brands including the International Cricket Council (ICC), Real Madrid, Godolphin, New Zealand Rugby and Formula 1.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Design Lead to 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 strong expertise in 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 consumption behaviors.

• 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 design rationale and 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, platform behaviors, and emerging technologies, including AI-powered creative tools.

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

What You Bring:

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

• Significant experience in digital media/digital marketing content production.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating original thinking, storytelling, campaign execution, and scalable design systems.

• Proven ability to convert business and campaign objectives into strong visual solutions.

• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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

• Strong understanding of layout, typography, colour theory, 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 communication skills 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 audience behavior would 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.

• Proficiency in 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.