Vinyl Wrap and Graphics Specialist

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Development opportunities

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited seeks a Specialist in Vinyl Wrap and Graphics to lead livery design, production planning and quality sign-off. You will manage branding assets, coordinate artwork reviews, and drive digital innovation for AR-guided applications and AI-enabled workflows.

You will ensure high-quality brand execution, align with deadlines, and collaborate with procurement for materials, while overseeing stock visibility and supplier coordination in a fast-paced technical environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own quality standards, operating procedures and final sign-off processes for liveries, vinyl, decals and branding.
• Plan and coordinate branding production for race, test, heritage and show car programmes with deadlines.
• Coordinate and oversee the creation, review and approval of livery graphics, sponsor branding and artwork.
• Control race branding packs and digital assets from artwork release through final livery approval.
• Manage materials and consumables, working with Procurement to improve availability, cost control, quality and stock visibility.
• Lead digital innovation and continuous improvement, including 3D visualisation, AR-guided application, AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

3D modelling

Digital asset management

AR

AI-assisted workflows

Brand execution

Quality systems

Production planning

Inventory management

Tools

AR technology

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.

Company 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.

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.