Graphic Designer
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating bespoke sports apparel designs, developing customer mockups, and producing high-quality marketing materials. The role involves managing the entire artwork lifecycle, from initial concept to print-ready production files, while ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to support sales, marketing, and production needs in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Design bespoke sportswear and team apparel
- Create lifelike client mockups and production files
- Develop marketing and social media visual content
- Collaborate on event branding and merchandise
- Manage design files and print production workflows
Required Skills
- Exceptional creativity and detail-oriented
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
- Understanding of print production techniques
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork
Job Details
1. Apparel Design: Create bespoke sports jerseys, running tops, cycling kits, corporate attire, and team apparel. Develop distinctive and imaginative artwork tailored to client specifications. Generate production-ready artwork in compliance with printing standards. Guarantee that all designs adhere to quality and production benchmarks. Alter designs based on client feedback while preserving design integrity.
2. Customer Artwork & Mockups: Produce lifelike apparel mockups for client presentations and estimations. Revise existing graphics, logos, and branding materials. Develop sizing and placement instructions for production processes. Verify the accuracy of customer artwork prior to printing.
3. Marketing & Social Media Design: Create advertising banners, posters, flyers, and brochures. Design graphics for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Craft advertisements for digital marketing campaigns. Generate visuals for seasonal promotions, product launches, and corporate events. Ensure cohesive branding throughout all marketing resources.
4. Event & Race Merchandise Design: Design official event jerseys, finisher shirts, medals, bibs, certificates, and branding for events. Create visuals for race backdrops, bunting, flags, stage displays, and booth layouts. Develop event merchandise, including tote bags, caps, towels, and other accessories. Collaborate with event coordinators to maintain consistent branding.
5. Branding & Corporate Identity: Establish and uphold SPIN Sportswear's visual branding. Ensure consistent application of logos, typography, colors, and brand guidelines. Design corporate presentations, catalogs, and company profiles. Assist branding efforts for new product introductions.
6. Print Production: Create print-ready files with appropriate dimensions, color settings, and bleed specifications. Collaborate with the production team to confirm artwork precision. Have a comprehensive understanding of sublimation printing, screen printing, heat transfer, embroidery, and other techniques. Reduce artwork errors prior to production.
7. Product Photography & Editing: Support product photography and lifestyle shoots. Edit product images for online retail and social media platforms. Produce promotional materials utilizing high-resolution photographs. Maintain an organized collection of design resources and product images.
8. Creative Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Customer Service departments. Engage in brainstorming sessions for innovative products and marketing campaigns. Offer creative solutions to enhance customer engagement and brand visibility. Assist in urgent projects while adhering to deadlines.
9. File Management: Systematically arrange customer artwork and production files. Keep backup copies of all design files accessible. Ensure proper version management for artwork updates. Maintain current design templates.
Requirements:
- Education: A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, or a similar discipline, or relevant professional experience with a robust design portfolio.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Essential), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign (Preferred), CorelDRAW (Desirable), Canva, CapCut (Desirable), and Figma (Optional).
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saturday availability may be required).