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 colleagues working across various retail fascias in many markets worldwide.
JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996, has been a FTSE100 company since 2019, and continues to grow both in the UK and internationally.
Our goal is to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To achieve this, we seek individuals committed to our strategic goals of being people-led, innovative, and customer-focused, with a focus on operational excellence and exploring new growth areas.
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:
* Growing and developing a global brand identity through graphic design.
* Designing and developing exclusive graphics for men's, women's, and kids' apparel across multiple product categories.
* Working on global brands such as Unlike Human, McKenzie, Supply and Demand, Technicals, and Pink Soda.
* Collaborating with the design team to fulfill global briefs.
* Creating high-quality graphic assets for own brand ranges, including photographic, AOP, placement, and vector prints.
* Driving graphic trends with a global perspective.
* Designing in line with brand DNA and understanding customer profiles.
* Providing commercial input and presenting to the buying team.
* Briefing graphic execution to the product development team through tech and artwork packs.
* Participating in research trips.
* Ensuring compliance with the IP process.
* Collaborating with marketing to create assets for campaigns and product launches.
* Managing design deadlines according to critical paths.
* Mentoring and training team members on graphic skills.
What We're Looking For:
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
* Strong teamwork and communication skills.
* Knowledge of PLM systems is advantageous; full training will be provided.
* Experience with 3D Design is a plus.
* Experience in graphic design for apparel, especially streetwear, sportswear, athleisure, and activewear.
* Technical knowledge of print techniques.
* Experience creating technical packs, including sizing and grading of graphics.
* Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
We value our colleagues' dedication and offer benefits such as staff discounts on JD Group and other brands, as well as personal development opportunities.
* Location: JD Sports - Head Office, Warwick House, Bury, Bury, United Kingdom
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