Design Lead - Licensed Sports and Jerseywear

TN United Kingdom; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sportswear is seeking a passionate Design Lead to spearhead innovative product development in licensed sports and jerseywear. This role offers the opportunity to lead a creative team, working on exciting projects that include artwork amendments and digital assets. If you thrive on responsibility and have a flair for design, this is your chance to join a dynamic company with a rich history and a commitment to growth. Embrace the challenge of transforming ideas into reality while collaborating with major clubs and traveling to the supply base in China.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel design and leading design teams.
• Strong understanding of brand style guides and product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team in creating innovative sportswear products.
• Manage artwork amendments and develop digital assets for marketing.

Skills

Apparel Design

Creative Solutions

Brand Style Guides

Product Development

Artwork Amendments

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Experience with Licensed Products

Job description

Design Lead - Licensed Sports and Jerseywear, Hertford

Client: Fashion Personnel

Location: Hertford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fb13e299869c

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

This role is with a manufacturer of sportswear, known for a powerful infrastructure and collaborations with major clubs on inspired retro ranges.

We are seeking a highly driven apparel designer to lead the team. The ideal candidate will be full of ideas and capable of leading creative solutions across various tasks, including innovative product development for range launches, artwork amendments, packaging, web banners, and digital assets.

Applicants should have experience working with brand style guides and licensed products, especially within heavy weight jersey ranges and football shirts. The role requires the ability to travel within the UK and to China to visit the supply base.

If you enjoy taking responsibility and ownership of your work area and wish to join a company with a 30-year history that continues to grow, we encourage you to apply!