Vinyl Wrap and Graphics Specialist

McLaren Racing Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing Ltd seeks a Specialist in Vinyl Wrap and Graphics to lead visually striking liveries and sponsor graphics, while ensuring high-quality brand execution and robust production control.

You will manage sign-off processes, coordinate production with fixed deadlines, and drive digital innovation across 3D visualisation, AR-guided application and AI-powered workflows, ensuring traceability and quality throughout the workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital production technologies (3D modelling, AR, AI-assisted workflows) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of surface quality standards and brand execution.
• Experience implementing process controls, operating procedures and quality systems.
• Ability to plan production, manage priorities and meet fixed deadlines in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Understanding of inventory management and material traceability.

Responsibilities

• Own quality standards, SOPs and final sign-off for liveries, vinyl and branding applications.
• Plan and coordinate branding production for race, test and show car programmes with deadlines.
• Oversee creation, review and approval of livery graphics and sponsor branding, ensuring manufacturability and brand alignment.
• Control branding packs and digital assets from artwork to final livery approval with traceability.
• Manage materials and consumables, working with procurement to improve availability and cost control.
• Lead digital innovation, including 3D visualisation, AR-guided application and AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

3D modelling

Brand execution

Production planning

Quality systems

Inventory management

Tools

3D visualisation

AR workflows

Digital asset management

AI-assisted workflows

Job description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play.

So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history...

You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Job Description

As a Specialist in Vinyl Wrap and Graphics, you will combine expertise in graphics and artwork management, technical execution, quality governance, production control, digital technology leadership and inventory management to help deliver visually stunning, technically robust and commercially impactful Formula One liveries, branding assets and sponsor graphics.

What You’ll Do

• Own quality standards, operating procedures and final sign-off processes for liveries, vinyl, decals, specialist films and finished branding applications.
• Plan and coordinate branding production for race, test, heritage and show car programmes, aligning delivery with fixed deadlines and changing commercial priorities.
• Coordinate and oversee the creation, review and approval of livery graphics, sponsor branding and artwork, ensuring designs are visually impactful, technically manufacturable and aligned with brand guidelines, commercial objectives and vehicle application requirements.
• Control race branding packs and digital assets from artwork release through production, installation support and final livery approval, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
• Manage materials and consumables, working with Procurement and suppliers to improve availability, cost control, quality and stock visibility.
• Lead digital innovation and continuous improvement, including 3D visualisation, AR-guided application, AI-assisted workflows and future workshop development.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience of digital production technologies, such as 3D modelling, digital asset management, AR, AI-assisted workflows or emerging livery solutions, would be beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of surface quality standards, livery application and high-quality brand execution.
• Experience implementing process controls, operating procedures, quality systems and sign-off methods.
• The ability to plan production, manage competing priorities and deliver against fixed deadlines in a fast-paced technical environment.
• An understanding of inventory management, consumable planning, supplier coordination and material traceability.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong personal commitment to quality.
• A creative and curious mindset, balanced with disciplined process control.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to connect technical requirements with brand, marketing and operational needs.
• A highly organised approach to managing deadlines, production plans, stock and competing priorities.
• A strong sense of ownership, with the confidence to lead change, coach others and challenge existing methods constructively.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.
Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.