Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Retail Artworker

Responsible to: Head of Design & Artwork
Department: JD Content
Location: The Sharp Project Manchester

We are looking for a meticulous and motivated Retail Artworker to join our studio team and support the day-to-day delivery of print and in-store artwork across a wide range of retail formats. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in print production and a keen eye for detail, ensuring every asset is accurate, on brand, and produced to the highest technical standards.
In this role, you will produce print-ready artwork for POS, signage, posters, and campaign collateral, working closely with Senior Artworkers to support large-scale retail campaign deliveries. You will follow established templates and technical guidelines, prepare files to the required print standards, and help maintain an organised and up-to-date asset library.

Key Areas of Responsibility
• Produce accurate print-ready artwork for POS, signage, posters, and campaign collateral.
• Follow supplied templates and technical guidelines.
• Prepare files to required print standards including bleed, colour profiles and spec sheets.
• Support Seniors on large retail campaign deliveries.
• Conduct initial checks to ensure artwork accuracy before submission.
• Keep templates and asset libraries well-organised and updated.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
• 1–3 years of professional artwork experience, ideally within a retail or studio environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Good understanding of print production processes, including bleed, colour profiles, and file preparation.
• Experience working to supplied templates and brand guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all artwork outputs.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively within tight deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and proactively.
• Organised and methodical, with a disciplined approach to file management and asset organisation.
• Eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced studio environment.
• Passionate about print and delivering high-quality brand experiences at retail.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Thank you for your time

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