We are seeking a Graphic Designer to join the Specialist Sports creative team. You will play an essential role throughout the creative process — from developing concepts and layouts through to production of final artwork. Your designs will support our e-commerce, social media, marketing, and offline channels, helping to elevate Specialist Sports’ visual identity and impact.
The ideal candidate may be a junior designer ready to take their next step, or a designer with experience wanting to move into the sports industry and make their mark in a dynamic and creative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Create high-quality digital and print assets for online and offline projects, including website content, email marketing, social media posts / adverts, marketing collateral, and campaign visuals.
* Collaborate with the e-commerce team to maintain and update visual content within our CMS (Shopify experience is desirable).
* Design for Meta / Facebook / Instagram advertising, following best practice for formats, visual hierarchy, messaging, and performance.
* Ensure brand consistency and visual identity coherence across all delivered materials.
* Assist with campaign ideation: contributing ideas, layouts, mood boards, bringing creative concepts to life in collaboration with the wider team.
* Prepare production-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers and printing services as needed.
* Manage multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring high attention to detail and quality in all deliverables.
* Liaise with marketing, social media, sales, and other internal stakeholders to ensure creative materials meet brand, commercial, and timing requirements.
ABOUT YOU
* At least 2 years’ experience in a design role (agency side or in‑house), working across digital platforms.
* Strong portfolio demonstrating social media design, digital campaigns, and ideally e-commerce / website design.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); motion graphics / After Effects skills are a bonus.
* Familiarity with CMS platforms — experience with Shopify is particularly helpful.
* Knowledge of Meta Ads / social media advertising design best practices.
* Exceptional attention to detail, strong visual design skills, good with typography, layout, colour, etc.
* A genuine interest in sport and an understanding of the sports landscape (audience, trends, brands).
* Good communicator; able to work well in a team and collaborate with other functions.
* Self‑starter attitude: proactive, willing to learn, open to feedback, able to manage time and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
JOB DETAILS
* Location: Office based Southampton
* Reports to: Creative Director
* Job Type: Full‑time
PACKAGE & BENEFITS
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, which may include:
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Laptop / hardware / software tools required for the role
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Professional development opportunities and mentorship within the creative team
* A collaborative, sports‑centric culture where creativity and high standards are valued
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