Graphic Designer

TRP RECRUITMENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sportswear brand manager is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team in Watford. The role involves designing original apparel graphics, developing product look books, and translating trends into viable designs. Candidates should have experience in fashion graphic design, a strong portfolio, and advanced skills in software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence seasonal collections and elevate the brand's identity.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel or fashion graphic design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating print, placement, and typography expertise.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign proficiency is a plus.
• A solid understanding of print techniques such as screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery.
• Exceptional sense of typography, colour, and composition.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Organisation and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing original apparel graphics such as prints, placement prints, logos, and typography.
• Creating seasonal product look books for various brands within the company.
• Developing graphics across multiple categories including T-shirts, sweats, outerwear, accessories, menswear, and womenswear.
• Translating trend research, mood boards, and briefs into commercially viable designs.
• Preparing production-ready artwork with accurate sizing, colour separations, and appropriate file formats.
• Collaborating closely with garment designers, product developers, and merchandisers to ensure designs are feasible.
• Working with suppliers and factories to ensure artwork is correctly interpreted during production.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines according to seasonal calendars.
• Maintaining consistency with brand identity while pushing creative boundaries.
• Responding positively to feedback and iterating designs efficiently.

Job description

We are representing a global group of sportswear fashion brands seeking a talented Graphic Designer to help bring their creative vision to life. If you are passionate about apparel graphics and possess a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your designs will influence seasonal collections and elevate the brand's identity.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Designing original apparel graphics such as prints, placement prints, logos, and typography.
• Creating seasonal product look books for various brands within the company.
• Developing graphics across multiple categories including T-shirts, sweats, outerwear, accessories, menswear, and womenswear.
• Translating trend research, mood boards, and briefs into commercially viable designs.
• Preparing production-ready artwork with accurate sizing, colour separations, and appropriate file formats.
• Collaborating closely with garment designers, product developers, and merchandisers to ensure designs are feasible.
• Working with suppliers and factories to ensure artwork is correctly interpreted during production.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines according to seasonal calendars.
• Maintaining consistency with brand identity while pushing creative boundaries.
• Responding positively to feedback and iterating designs efficiently.

Person specifications:

• Experience in apparel or fashion graphic design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating print, placement, and typography expertise.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign proficiency is a plus.
• A solid understanding of print techniques such as screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery.
• Exceptional sense of typography, colour, and composition.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Organisation and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear is highly desirable.

If you are eager to leverage your design talents within a vibrant group of sportswear fashion brands and help shape innovative apparel collections, we encourage you to submit your application and portfolio today