Elite Sportswear is hiring: Graphic Designer in Reading

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
Description:
Job Summary:
Be part of the creative team behind the most recognized names in gymnastics apparel.
In this role you’ll design high-impact creative that captures the energy, performance, and artistry of the sport across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints.
- Working closely with marketing and product teams, you’ll help translate innovation into compelling visual storytelling that drives engagement and strengthens GK’s position as the leader in gymnastics apparel.
This is a unique opportunity to work on high-visibility brands within the Elite Sportswear portfolio, contribute to large-scale campaigns, and see your work come to life across multiple channels.
Education and Experience:
* 3–5 years of graphic design experience.
* BA in Graphic Design or related field.
* Portfolio demonstrating an understaning of design principles, visual storytelling, strong layout design, typography, and brand consistency across print and digital assets
* Photography and/or editing experience, a plus
* Interest in fashion, athletics, or performance apparel, a plus
Responsibilities:
* Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution (including prepress knowledge, file sizes, formats, load speed considerations, etc. )
* Support campaign rollouts from concept through final execution ensuring brand consistency across all marketing and creative assets (catalog, email, web, etc.)
* Execution of annual print collateral with product-heavy layouts (SKU density, colorways, callouts, features/benefits)
* Translate technical product features into clear, compelling visual communication
* Bring forward-thinking design ideas that push the creative while staying true to brand guidelines.
* Support and collaborate on brand photoshoots, contributing to shot list development, on-set support (styling awareness, composition, etc.), and ensuring assets align with campaign vision
* Basic photo editing and retouching skills (color correction, cropping, asset prep)
* Knowledge of responsive design best practices across desktop and mobile
* Adhere to established workflows and procedures to support efficient, cross-functional execution, seamlessly
* Design email marketing with an understanding of email platform (Attentive, preferred) while understanding build constraints.
* Prepare and format imagery for e-commerce, retail, and paid media by resizing and cropping to meet channel-specific specifications.
* Assist in maintaining and organizing digital asset libraries
* Other tasks, as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & LightRoom).
* Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
* Confidence to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and e-commerce teams to bring campaigns to life
* Experience receiving design feedback constructively.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced business
* Ability to manage projects independently from concept through execution with minimal oversight, while keeping stakeholders informed
* Confidence making design decisions within established brand systems
* Positive, team-oriented mindset with willingness to jump in where needed
Physical Demands:
* Manual dexterity for keyboarding
* Frequent sitting
* Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
* Occasional walking and standing
* Ability to travel occasionally
Requirements: