Graphics & Apparel Designer - JD Sports

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion Plc recherche un Graphic & Apparel Designer pour renforcer son équipe au siège à Bury. Le candidat idéal créera des designs innovants pour plusieurs marques, tout en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec diverses équipes pour répondre aux attentes de la marque et du marché. Une connaissance approfondie de l'Adobe suite est essentielle, ainsi que de fortes compétences en communication et esprit d'équipe. Ce poste offre des possibilités de développement personnel et des avantages intéressants.

Benefits

Staff Discount On JD Group

Opportunités de développement personnel

Qualifications

• Expérience en graphisme pour streetwear, sportswear et athleisure.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à respecter les délais.
• Compilation de packs techniques avec dimensionnement et gradation.

Responsibilities

• Développer l'identité des marques mondiales par le design graphique.
• Collaborer avec les équipes pour la création de supports graphiques.
• Mentorer les membres de l'équipe design.

Skills

Adobe suite

Teamwork

Communication

Graphic design for apparel

Technical knowledge of print techniques

Mentoring

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Tools

PLM systems

3D Design

Job description

JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom Req #82

06 May 2025

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 our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

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

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

· Job Title – Graphics & Apparel Designer - JD Sports

· Working rota – Monday to Friday

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

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Graphics and Apparel Designer ,you'll be doing the following:

• Growing and developing a global brands identity through graphic design
• To design and develop exclusive graphics for men's, women's and kids across multi-product areas
• Working on global brands such as Unlike Human, McKenzie, Supply and Demand, Technicals and Pink Soda.
• Working closely with the design team to fulfil global briefs.
• Designing a high standard of graphic assets for own brand ranges.
• Creation of photographic, AOP, placement and vector prints.
• Driving graphic trends with a global outlook.
• Designing in line with brand DNA, understanding of customer profiles.
• Commercial handwriting.
• Presenting to buying team.
• Briefing graphic execution to product development team through creation of tech and artwork packs.
• Attending research trips.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the IP process.
• Collaborate with marketing to create assets for campaigns, launches etc
• Designing in line with critical paths to hit design deadlines.
• Mentoring and training members of the design team on graphic skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong working knowledge of Adobe suite is essential.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage, however full training is available.
• 3D Design would be an advantage.
• Experience in graphic design for apparel. Specifically streetwear , sportswear, athleisure and activewear
• Technical knowledge of print techniques.
• Experience creating technical packs including sizing and grading of graphics
• Adaptive and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

• JD Sports- Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom