Graphics & Apparel Designer - JD Sports

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative Graphics & Apparel Designer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to the growth of a global brand identity through innovative graphic design for men's, women's, and kids' apparel. Collaborating closely with the design team, you'll work on exciting projects that span various product areas and global brands. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment, while also mentoring others in the team. Join a company that values creativity and offers personal development opportunities, making a significant impact in the sports fashion industry.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design for apparel.
• Experience in streetwear, sportswear, and activewear design.

Responsibilities

• Developing global brand identity through graphic design.
• Creating high-quality graphic assets for apparel across multiple product areas.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Graphic Design for Apparel

Print Techniques Knowledge

3D Design Skills

Job description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms, with colleagues working across various retail fascias worldwide.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996, has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019, and continues to grow both in the UK and internationally.

Our goal is to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To achieve this, we seek individuals who are committed to our strategic goals of being people-led, innovative, and customer-focused, providing operational excellence and exploring new growth areas as part of our daily objectives.

• 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 areas.
• 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 our own brand ranges.
• Producing photographic, AOP, placement, and vector prints.
• Driving graphic trends with a global perspective.
• Designing in line with brand DNA and understanding customer profiles.
• Applying commercial handwriting skills.
• Presenting designs to the buying team.
• Briefing graphic execution to the product development team through tech and artwork packs.
• Participating in research trips.
• Ensuring compliance with the IP process.
• Collaborating with marketing to create campaign assets.
• Managing design timelines to meet critical deadlines.
• Mentoring and training members of the design team on graphic skills.

What We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Effective time management abilities.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage; training is provided.
• 3D Design skills are a plus.
• 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.

We appreciate our colleagues' efforts in making JD Sports successful. We offer benefits such as staff discounts on JD Group and other brands, along with personal development opportunities.

Thank you for your time.

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