OVERVIEW:

This role will lead the graphic design team with the creation of all Gymshark product graphics and prints.
The Graphic Design Manager will allocate workload and drive excellence through the creation process to finished product.

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

Responsible for:

• Creating graphics and prints in line with the company briefs and brand guidelines.
• Analysing the workload of the team and allocating work appropriately.
• Coaching, mentoring, and managing direct reports, assessing development opportunities and defining goals.
• Partnering with the Buying and Merchandising teams by generating graphics and prints outside of the critical path to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Researching the marketplace trends, influences and key activities.
• Presenting graphics and prints at key sign off meetings.
• Work with the Development teams to ensure high-quality product execution.
• Awareness of competitors.
• Investigating and actioning on consumer’s product needs.
• Driving graphic and print creation within the critical path ensuring all milestone deadlines are adhered to.
• Ensure graphics and prints are handed over with accurate details and specifications.

Accountable for:

• Managing a team of Graphic and Print Designers.
• Day to day management of the graphic and print design team tasks and workload.
• Recruitment of new talent.
• Driving in season trading opportunities as well as inline creation.
• The execution of product vision gained from market and consumer needs.
• Having a customer first approach when creating designs.
• Collaborating with both mens and womens apparel teams to ensure there is a synergy.
• Inspiring the product team through creativity and flair.
• Be involved in market trips including competitive benchmarking, gaining customer insights, researching conditioning activities and exploring opportunities for inspiring the team.
• Be involved in supplier visits to build relationship to better benefit the business in speed and development.
• Understanding the commercial impact of current and past Gymshark products and learn from any mistakes.