Graphics & Apparel Designer - jd Sports

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Graphics & Apparel Designer to enhance their global brand identity through innovative graphic design. In this dynamic role, you'll create exclusive graphics for a variety of apparel, working closely with a collaborative design team. Your expertise in Adobe Creative Suite will be crucial as you manage design deadlines and mentor junior team members. This opportunity allows you to influence trends in streetwear and sportswear while ensuring that designs align with brand DNA. If you're passionate about design and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Experience in graphic design for apparel, especially streetwear and sportswear.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing exclusive graphics for men's, women's, and kids' apparel.
• Collaborating with the design team to fulfill global briefs and driving graphic trends.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Graphic Design for Apparel

3D Design

Knowledge of PLM Systems

Technical Knowledge of Print Techniques

Job description

· Job Title – Graphics & Apparel Designer - JD Sports

· Location – JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR

· Working rota – Monday to Friday

· Working hours – 8:30am to 5:00pm, 40 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Graphics and Apparel Designer, you'll be responsible for:

• Growing and developing a global brand identity through graphic design.
• Designing and developing exclusive graphics for men's, women's, and kids' apparel across multiple product categories.
• Working on global brands such as Unlike Human, McKenzie, Supply and Demand, Technicals, and Pink Soda.
• Collaborating with the design team to fulfill global briefs.
• Creating high-quality graphic assets for own brand ranges.
• Producing photographic, AOP, placement, and vector prints.
• Driving graphic trends with a global perspective.
• Designing in alignment with brand DNA and understanding customer profiles.
• Applying commercial handwriting in designs.
• Presenting designs to the buying team.
• Briefing the graphic execution to the product development team via tech and artwork packs.
• Participating in research trips.
• Ensuring compliance with the IP process.
• Collaborating with marketing to create assets for campaigns and product launches.
• Managing design deadlines by working in line with critical paths.
• Mentoring and training team members on graphic skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is a plus; training will be provided.
• Experience with 3D design is advantageous.
• Experience in graphic design for apparel, especially streetwear, sportswear, athleisure, and activewear.
• Technical knowledge of print techniques.
• Experience creating technical packs, including sizing and grading of graphics.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.