JOB POSTING: Creative Lead (Italy & Europe)

Job Title: Creative Lead
Location: Italy or European country (Remote)
Job Category: Creative Production

About the Agency

Samba Digital is a specialised agency in sports marketing, digital activations, and fan engagement. We collaborate with brands, clubs, and federations to deliver innovative digital solutions that captivate fans and strengthen brand identity. 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Creative Lead to join our team. This role involves creating engaging visual concepts and overseeing their graphic production for our Italian and European clients. Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. 

Responsibilities

• Creative and Strategic Thinking: Develop original content for impactful online and offline activations targeting specific audiences.
• Production Documentation: Design creative briefs, design briefs, storyboards, and presentations. Update project management CRM to track project completion.
• Production Coordination: Oversee the technical and creative production from ideation to final output, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Client Relations: Manage all client interactions, maintain regular communication, and organise project follow-up meetings.
• Sales Team Support: Assist in content production for the sales team as needed.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other creatives, editors, designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, and directors.
• Trend Monitoring: Conduct creative research on social media to stay updated on trends and innovations.
  

Profile

• Master’s degree in Communication, Advertising, or Graphic Design.
• 2-3 years of experience in a communication/marketing/advertising/digital agency or in-house marketing department.
• Mandatory experience in the sports industry, preferably with a key industry player.
• Highly creative with a strong sports culture and understanding of industry challenges, key players, and trends.
• Analytical mindset, organisational skills, attention to detail, and proactivity.
• Curious and always seeking new ideas.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the graphic and creative production process.
• Proficiency in creative production software (AdobeSuite). Knowledge of AI software is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of social media and digital platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team internationally.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to prioritise and organise regular alignment meetings for seamless teamwork.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) is essential for internal communication with our international network of creatives. Native Italian is a plus.

Additional Information

• Fully remote agency with decentralised teams working asynchronously.
• A team comprising over 20 nationalities, collaborating with renowned national and international sports organisations.
• 3-month freelance contract with the possibility to be renewed for 12 months.

How to Apply

Please send your CV, portfolio, and cover letter in English to melody.salaun@sambadigital.com  by January 31, 2025, with “Creative Lead EU Application” in the email subject line. A portfolio is mandatory for the application to be considered.