Apparel Graphic Designer

We are searching for a highly talented Graphic Designer who can inspire and excite others with their work. Someone who can combine their talent and enthusiasm for the sport of cycling to generate high-end output. Someone who can clearly express their point of view and translate this into compelling graphic design. You will be joining a highly advanced team where you will become a key player, complementing and contributing to the continued push to raise the bar.

THE ROLE:

• Expressing existing designs across new products
• Developing graphic identities and embellishments to feature on mainline products
• Handling and constructing print patterns for both repeat and placement prints
• Creating technical design specs that clearly communicate the design’s intentions
• Liaising with the product development team to ensure accurate realisations of your designs

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a similar field with 3-5 years’ experience
• Ability to innovate and express your designs in new ways while delivering commercial relevance.
• Proven ability to identify the keys demands of a given brief
• Ability to conduct and communicate focused research to support your ideas
• Ability to realise and execute your ideas to an advanced level
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to trends influencing design and cycling in general
• High level of expertise using Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong typographic skills and diverse graphic style
• Ability to articulate your ideas and strong presentational skills
• An appreciation for cycling and the Rapha brand
• A portfolio which demonstrates all of the above