Graphic Designer

Welcome to Ascot where tradition meets innovation and excitement is the heartbeat of our business.

We are a destination for over 500,000 guests each year where passion, elegance, and celebration converge, and it is our team of behind-the-scenes heroes that bring every intricate detail to life.

As one of the world's leading racecourses, Ascot is renowned for its rich heritage spanning over 300 years. But we are not bound by the past; we're driven by the pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

From hosting our flagship event, Royal Ascot, to pioneering sustainable practices, we are committed to building a global lifestyle brand, wrapped around the world-class horse racing we stage.

At Ascot we believe in preserving the beauty of our surroundings and minimising our ecological footprint. From eco-friendly initiatives to community engagement programs, we strive to make a positive impact on both the environment and the lives of those around us.

We are currently seeking a Graphic Designer to join our creative and vibrant Marketing team, based in our offices at the racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire.

Ascot Racecourse, home to the renowned Royal Ascot, is a globally celebrated institution dedicated to delivering world-class horse racing experiences. We are committed to excellence in customer engagement, from thrilling race days to immersive digital interactions.

We’re looking for a visionary Graphic Designer who can elevate our brand and captivate our audiences across our marketing campaigns, across both digital and print platforms, creating unforgettable visual stories that highlight our prestigious events and traditions in a contemporary way.

As the Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping Ascot Racecourse’s campaigns. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, engaging visual assets for e-mail communications, paid media advertising, as well as other print and digital projects to promote our racedays and events. Your work will bring the excitement, heritage, and sophistication of Ascot to life, ensuring our brand stands out and resonates across our communications.

Proficiency in GIF, animation and motion graphics is a strong advantage, as we aim to create dynamic and interactive content that captures our audience's attention.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

• Develop world-class, on-brand creative assets for multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital ads, e-mail communications, website, out of home and traditional print collateral.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, content and product teams to translate campaign strategies into high-impact visual concepts.
• Work with the wider Marketing Campaigns team and external media partners to ensure accurate output for required specifications and high-quality final deliverables.
• Contribute to creative workshops and campaign ideation, bringing fresh, innovative visual concepts to the table to help us stand out in the market.
• Act as a brand guardian to ensure all design deliverables are consistent with brand guidelines, across all types of formats including static, motion and layout based.
• Maintain strong attention to detail in typography, colour, layout and composition across all deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines and campaign objectives.

• Prior experience in a similar graphic design role focused on marketing communications, social media and digital marketing.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital and social media design; experience in the sports or entertainment industry is a plus.
• Exceptional skill within the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro, After Effects) is essential. Proficiency with Figma and other design systems is desirable.
• Experience in other animation software is highly desirable as this element of Ascot’s content continues to grow.
• Familiarity with current marketing trends, best practices, and visual styles.
• Strong typography, layout, and colour theory skills, with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to take…