Junior Graphic Designer

Alpinestars; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsports apparel company in the UK seeks a Junior Graphic Designer to create high-quality visual content for marketing and product launches. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, and a passion for motocross culture. This on-site role offers an annual salary of $69,000 - $72,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional design experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Passion for motocross and motorsports culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of marketing materials for the MX category.
• Collaborate with senior designers to translate briefs into designs.
• Edit and retouch product photography to align with brand standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Strong layout and typography skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

About Alpinestars

Alpinestars is a world leader in high-performance motorsports apparel, protective gear, and lifestyle products. With deep roots in motocross, road racing, cycling, and action sports, we fuse cutting-edge innovation with iconic style. Our creative team drives the visual identity of the brand across all platforms, ensuring every design reflects our passion for performance, style, and authenticity.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Junior Graphic Designer with a strong passion for motocross culture and design to join our art department. This role will support the development of high-quality visual content for marketing, product launches, and brand initiatives, with a particular focus on our Motocross category.

The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of design principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of marketing materials, including digital ads, social media graphics, email campaigns, event assets, and product imagery for the MX category.
• Collaborate with senior designers, marketing managers, and product teams to translate creative briefs into compelling designs.
• Develop visual assets for athlete partnerships, race team promotions, and motocross event campaigns.
• Edit and retouch product and lifestyle photography to align with brand standards.
• Prepare artwork for both print and digital applications, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute creative ideas for campaigns and content that reflect the motocross lifestyle and Alpinestars’ brand identity.
• Maintain organized design files, templates, and asset libraries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional design experience (internships and freelance work considered).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong layout, typography, and image composition skills.
• Passion for motocross and motorsports culture is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Familiarity with social media content formats and trends.
• Photography skills a plus.
• Knowledge of print production processes.

$69,000 - $72,000 a year

Salary will be dependent on experience.

This position is on-site in Torrance, CA.

Please submit a portfolio link for consideration.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.