Knight Eady, a Birmingham, Alabama-based sports marketing and event management company, is seeking applicants for a Creative Director, Design to join the Knight Eady staff on the creative team. This role will be based onsite in our Birmingham office.
The Creative Director, Design will lead the creative vision and execution for the Agency Services division, with a strong emphasis on graphic design, branding projects, and website design. This role oversees the design team and collaborates closely with the VP, Agency Services and Director, Accounts & Project Management to deliver innovative, high-quality creative that drives results for both client work and the agency’s owned events. The Creative Director will serve as the steward of visual identity, ensuring that all creative output aligns with strategic goals and maintains the highest Knight Eady design standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be a great position for you!
about knight eady
Founded in 2013, Knight Eady is a full-service sports marketing and event management agency located in Birmingham, Alabama. Knight Eady believes in the power of sports and works with brands to implement innovative solutions to the challenges they face, leaving an impact that lasts beyond the moment. This is accomplished by delivering quality, consistent, cost-efficient and creative services while applying ethical principles that radically exceed expectations.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE IMPACT
The Creative Director, Design will impact the full suite of Knight Eady clients and events by leading the efficient design of compelling visual assets across branding, marketing campaigns, web design, proposals, and mockups (including visualization of spatial concepts). Additional responsibilities include the creation of social media graphics, print materials, and layouts to bring campaigns to life across all platforms. This role also requires the ability to confidently pitch ideas and creative direction, ensuring that design solutions not only look great but also resonate with audiences and support strategic goals.
- Lead the development and execution of creative concepts across branding, rebrands, campaigns, and event design.
- Oversee the design team, providing direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to elevate the quality and consistency of creative work.
- Act as the agency’s lead in branding initiatives, from concept development through execution of visual identity systems.
- Guide rebrand projects, including discovery, visual storytelling, logo design, and rollout of brand assets.
- Develop mockups and visualization concepts for signage, activations, environments, and other experiential design elements to help bring ideas to life.
- Lead website design projects, collaborating with developers or leveraging platforms like Webflow to design, build, launch, and maintain sites that align with client and agency goals.
- Collaborate with the strategy team to translate strategic insights into compelling creative solutions.
- Partner with Accounts & Project Management to ensure projects are delivered on time, on brand, and on budget.
- Work with full-time and freelance designers, photographers, and videographers to extend creative concepts into digital, video, and experiential formats.
- Mentor and develop younger designers, fostering growth in design skills, professional development, and creative confidence.
- Present creative concepts and design recommendations to clients with clarity and confidence.
- Play an active role in new business development by contributing to and pitching creative concepts to prospective clients.
- Maintain a deep understanding of design trends, tools, and best practices, ensuring the agency remains innovative and competitive.
- Oversee quality control for all creative deliverables, ensuring brand integrity and excellence.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- 3-7+ years of experience in graphic design and creative leadership, preferably in an agency, sports, or event marketing environment.
- Strong portfolio showcasing branding, rebrand, and campaign design work.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and related design tools.
- Proven leadership skills, with experience mentoring and managing design teams.
- Strong understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, and identity development.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and pitching skills.
- Ability to balance high-level creative vision with hands-on design execution.
- Experience working in sports, events, or marketing industries.
WHAT GIVES YOU AN EDGE
- Familiarity with Webflow or other web design tools.
- Experience in event or studio photography and editing.
- Knowledge of animation or motion graphics.
- Experience in video production.
- Understanding of the events industry and a requirement to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required for event and project execution
YOUR PERKS
- Health insurance stipend
- 401k opportunity with company match
- Cell phone stipend
- Unlimited vacation
APPLY
Qualified and interested individuals may apply HERE. All candidates must submit an online portfolio or reel of creative work in their online application.
