Lead Graphic Designer

We’re looking for an experienced

Lead Graphic Designer to join our dynamic creative team. In this role, you won’t just be executing layouts, you will be working with the Visual Content Manager and wider team to drive visual strategy across a massive digital and physical footprint. From high-converting web design and intuitive UX journeys to cutting-edge AI-assisted workflows and traditional print, you will be bridging the gap between beautiful aesthetics and seamless user experiences.

This is a fast-paced, hybrid role designed for a multi-disciplinary creator who thrives on managing multiple projects simultaneously. You will play a pivotal role in advancing our visual identity across social platforms, website design, emails, major marketing campaigns, and product design. Net World Sports is home to over 15,000 products across our household brands, including

FORZA and VERMONT, and you will be a key player in scaling and evolving these brands daily.

What You'll Do

• Leading From the Front: Lead a team to develop new AI workflows, develop brand ownership and management whilst creating strong relationships with key stakeholders of the business.
• Brand Stewardship: Create, elevate, and deliver consistent, high-impact designs across various global brands and diverse markets.
• Creative Problem Solving: Translate complex briefs from the product, marketing, and wider business teams into strategic, user-centric visual solutions.
• UX Optimisation: Collaborate on web and digital product layouts, ensuring designs are not only visually stunning but optimised for user flow, conversion, and accessibility.
• Workflow Innovation: Lead the integration of generative AI tools into the design process to optimise workflows, scale asset production, and pioneer new creative concepts.
• Project Management: Seamlessly manage and prioritise multiple high-priority projects simultaneously from concept to final output.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Articulate design decisions and present creative concepts effectively to stakeholders and the wider business.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience of managing a team and driving the team forward.
• A Proven Portfolio: A diverse showcase of your work that demonstrates a strong graphic sense, robust product design experience, and a deep understanding of both digital and print mediums.
• Advanced Tooling: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and collaborative UI/UX tools (Figma, Adobe XD).
• AI Design Expertise: Practical experience leveraging AI design software and generative tools (e.g., Midjourney, Firefly, Claude Design, Stable Diffusion) to enhance creative concepts and accelerate production.
• Strong UX/UI Foundation: Solid understanding of user experience (UX) principles, user journeys, wireframing, and a working knowledge of HTML/CSS to effectively collaborate with development teams.
• Print & Production Savvy: Deep knowledge of prepress setups, CMYK workflows, and print production processes.
• Autonomy & Accountability: Exceptional organisational skills with a proven track record of managing your own workload and hitting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Get

• Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support
• 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service
• Flexible Working Hours
• Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!
• Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office
• Additional Benefits Available - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
• Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products
• Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch
• Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards
• Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance

OUR VALUES

• Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.

CONTACT

Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / ***email_hidden*** / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies