Lead Graphic Designer
Lead Graphic Designer in Footasylum's in-house content studio (The Sharp Project, Greater Manchester), owning graphics and artwork from brief to final sign-off across print and digital while leading and developing the graphics team day to day. Core tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Rochdale, GB
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Expert skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat
- An eye for layout, typography and detail
- Handle multiple projects at once whilst maintaining brief standards
- Strong communication skills
- Genuine passion for streetwear, youth culture and creative work
- Expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic
- Enjoys leading others whilst getting stuck in
- Able to attend Studio and Head Office in a hybrid way in Greater Manchester (not remote)
Full description
Description
We are hiring a Lead Graphic Designer to work within our in-house studio team. As a Lead Graphic Designer, you will join an established team of creatives and content creators and be working alongside a team of highly experienced producers, photographers, art directors, stylists and marketing professionals.
We are the only UK retailer with the ability to create and produce content for global mega- brands in-house.
Based out of our purpose-built content creation studio is at The Sharp Project, this is an exciting role for reporting directly to the Head of Creative and Studio.
The Team
The Studio Team sits within the wider Marketing Department and operates out of The Sharp Project in Manchester. While our physical home is in the studio, we’re in constant collaboration with Head Office and the rest of the business. We work across Footasylum’s Own Brands as well as iconic sportswear and streetwear names.
Every day is different, and the pace is fast. From daily eComm shoots to full-blown campaigns and in-store activations, our team thrives on creativity, teamwork, and shared passion for the culture we represent. We’re committed to making content that not only looks amazing but connects deeply with our customer.
About You
We are looking for someone who embodies the Footasylum values - Collaboration, Communication & Challenge. You will be an expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic.
You'll live for detail and thrive in a fast-moving creative studio.
You'll be obsessed with graphic design and youth culture.
You will need to enjoy leading others whilst getting stuck in!
Along with;
- Expert skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat.
- An eye for layout, typography and detail.
- Handling multiple projects at once whilst maintaining brief standards.
- Strong communication skills.
- Genuine passion for streetwear, youth culture and creative work.
Responsibilities
· You will own the graphics and artwork process from brief to final sign off across print and digital.
· You will lead the graphics team day to day and juggle priorities, assigning work and keep things moving.
· You will be a brand guardian ensuring every asset feels unmistakably Footasylum.
· You will quality check all the final graphics and artwork.
· You will find smarter, faster ways of working and help the smooth running of the studio.
· You will be passionate about developing the current team and bringing out the best in them.