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Sports Direct International
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Shirebrook, Derbyshire
PRODUCT DESIGNER
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Sports Direct is the UK’s largest sports retailer, operating from over 400 locations in the UK and Europe, this really is an exciting place to work, based at our purpose built UK Head Office in Shirebrook, Mansfield (10 mins from Junc 29, M1) this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to join Sports Direct's Design Team. Product Designer Job Purpose Statement: The Product Designer is responsible for the conceptual creation and development of product artworks for Sports Direct own-brand categories. They will understand manufacturing processes, production methods and materials, and they must be able to manage a diverse work load whilst ensuring the highest standards. The individual must be able to communicate and discuss designs with colleagues and buyers. As a Product designer, the individual will use their expertise and knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure product artworks are suitable for factory production. The designer has a responsibility to ensure brand integrity is maintained through all aspects of the design processes, and must be able to implement a high level of quality consistently in a timely and cost-effective manner. Key Accountabilities: • Creation and development of product artwork for production. • Create brand consistency and technical guidelines across all product groups. • Deliver innovative and functional concept development across the breadth of Sports Direct products. • Assisting factories and suppliers with the technical development of product. Skills & Expertise: • Creative approach to designing concepts and managing quality consistency, whilst adhering to the brand guidelines. • Creative and technical ability to take graphics, illustrations and photography through to artwork specification that can be applied to product CADs to send to manufacture. Ensuring the legal and technical information is compliant. • Proficient at using Industry standard software. • Understand different materials and production methods. • Understand the costs of product development to ensure it meets a desired specification within budget. • Knowledge of technology, production methods and materials (such as textiles, metals and plastics). • Strong communication and skills. • Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines. • Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives. Knowledge/Experience & Qualifications: • Graduate with at least 3 years' experience in a design discipline e.g. Design/Product/Packaging Technology/Artwork or equivalent demonstrated experience. • Experience in the creation of artworks and new design formats. • Fluent in full Adobe Suite (illustrator and Photoshop are a must). • Ability to generate ideas and concepts. • Project Management experience - proven track record of delivering complex projects. • Track record of using knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues • Track record of managing & delivering to time and cost • Managing large volumes of SKUs