Graphic Clothing Designer

Frasers Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Graphic Designer to create and develop graphic artworks for their own-brand categories. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in graphic design, excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite, and the ability to manage complex projects while maintaining brand integrity. Strong communication skills and project management experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of previous experience in a design discipline.
• Experience in graphic design with excellent knowledge in Adobe Suite.
• Ability to manage large volumes of SKUs.

Responsibilities

• Design and create artworks for all consumers.
• Ensure artworks are suitable for production.
• Maintain brand integrity through the design process.

Skills

Creative approach to design

Strong communication skills

Planning and organization

Knowledge of Adobe Suite

Experience in graphic design

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Expertise in different materials

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

The Graphic designer is responsible for the conceptual creation and development of graphic artworks for Frasers Group own-brand categories for Sports Direct. They will understand manufacturing processes, production methods, and materials, and they must be able to manage a diverse workload whilst ensuring the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• As a graphics designer, the individual is responsible for designing and creating the artworks for all consumers.
• Using their expertise and knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure artworks are suitable for production.
• The designer has a responsibility to ensure brand integrity is maintained through all aspects of the design process.
• Must be able to work to a high level consistently in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• The individual must be able to communicate and discuss designs with colleagues and commercial managers.
• Knowledge of printing production ink standards, consistency of output, colour proofing.
• Understand the costs of different qualities and processes to ensure it meets a desired specification within budget.
• Understand different materials and production methods.
• Creative approach to designing concepts and managing the handwriting style that effectively communicates the brand of the product to the end user, whilst adhering to the brand guidelines.
• Creative and technical ability to take graphics, illustrations and photography through to artwork to send to manufacture.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and skills.
• 2-5 year previous experience in a design discipline
• Experience in graphic design - Excellent knowledge in full Adobe Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop are a must).
• Any experience with Ai would be beneficial
• Ability to generate ideas and concepts around product graphic briefs
• Expertise in different qualities, techniques, materials, and finishings
• Experience in working with factories
• Able to follow end to end process from artworking through to execution
• Confidence in identifying problems and making improvement suggestions
• Project Management experience
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Track record of using knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Track record of managing & delivering to time and cost
• Managing large volumes of SKUs