Design & Print Operative – Sportswear & Kit
Ipswich | £28,000 – £30,000 per annum | Permanent, Full Time
Total Football is one of the UK's fastest-growing sportswear suppliers, working with clubs, schools, and organisations across football, gymnastics, and beyond. We pride ourselves on delivering standout kit and merchandise — and now we're looking for a Design & Print Operative to help us raise the bar even higher.
The Role
This is a hands-on creative and production role where you'll design, produce, and deliver sportswear that makes an impact. You'll work on everything from kit mockups and presentations to vinyl cutting and print set-ups, playing a key part in the full journey from idea to finished product.
You'll also have the opportunity to shape our creative direction, introducing new ideas, raising standards, and helping Total Football become a market leader in kit design.
What You'll Do
* Create kit designs, mockups, and presentations that wow clients.
* Produce high-quality vinyl and print work, including set-ups and finishing.
* Work closely with Account Managers to turn client visions into reality.
* Develop templates and guidelines to improve efficiency and consistency.
* Support production workflow — stepping into different roles when needed.
* Explore and recommend new materials, techniques, and equipment.
* Help ensure that jobs are prioritised and delivered quickly without sacrificing quality.
What We're Looking For
* Strong hands-on design experience (Adobe illustrator, Canva, Cut Studios).
* Ideally experience in vinyl cutting, heat pressing, and print production.
* Organised, proactive, and commercially aware — able to spot ways to improve speed and reduce waste.
* Interest in sportswear/kit design (football and sport knowledge a bonus).
* Someone ambitious — looking to grow into bigger creative leadership as we expand.
What We Offer
* Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience).
* Hours: 8–5, but early finish (4:30pm) when daily targets are hit.
* No evenings or weekends, with only occasional overtime in peak periods.
* Full-time, Ipswich office based.
* Opportunities to attend trade shows/events to stay ahead of design and print trends.
* Clear progression path — chance to grow into Creative Director level over 5–10 years as the team expands.
About You
You're creative, practical, and ambitious. You enjoy hands-on design but also love seeing your work produced and worn. You want to be part of a growing business where your ideas matter and your designs make a difference for real clubs and schools.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and portfolio showcasing your design and print experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person