Creative Artworker

Company Description

Sports Directory is proud to be part of Frasers Group, and we are passionate about uniting Sports with Education.  We recognise that education is more than textbooks and classrooms – it’s about building character, encouraging teamwork and nurturing physical and mental well-being. 

Our mission is to support teachers and students alike to achieve their full potential supporting teachers to cultivate an environment where physical education is valued just as highly as academic achievement. Founded in 1993, Sports Directory is the number one supplier of Sports education equipment and are specialists in education.

Job Description

Sports Directory is seeking a detail orientated Creative Artworker to join the team and be responsible for creating visually appealing and user-friendly catalogues and print material that showcase our extensive range of sports equipment and resources.  

You’ll manage the catalogue design process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with our brand. This includes:

• Crafting Stunning Page Layouts: Design visually engaging layouts that showcase products in the best possible light.
• Refining and Proofing: Review, proofread, and incorporate feedback to perfect designs.
• Keeping Designs Fresh: Stay ahead of design trends to ensure our catalogues remain innovative and appealing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with buying and marketing teams to meet each catalogue's unique requirements.
• Print Production Expertise: Prepare high-quality artwork for print, liaising with printers and suppliers to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
• Event & Exhibition Branding: Create design assets for events and exhibitions, including stands, banners, promotional materials, and signage, maintaining a cohesive and professional brand presence.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and project management skills to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Creative Drive: A motivated and focused approach to transforming ideas from concept to polished print.
• Experience: At least 1 year in a similar role with a solid understanding of the printing process. However, we welcome and will consider applications from all levels of experience.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with EasyCatalogue is a plus.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.