Junior Graphic Designer

2 days ago

Greater Edinburgh Area, SCT, United Kingdom APPIN Sports Full-time
Hello We’re looking for a junior graphic designer to join our creative team, working across a varied mix of client and in-house projects. You’ll create artwork for teamwear, event finisher T-shirts and medals, as well as visual content across our website, social media and marketing. It’s a varied and evolving role, so you’ll need to be comfortable switching between different types of design work and managing your own workload. An interest in sport would be beneficial but isn’t essential. This is a hybrid role, with a required office day every Tuesday. Initial training will be delivered face-to-face, so will require more time in the office during the first few weeks. A bit

about us
Based in Edinburgh, we’re custom sportswear and teamwear specialists with over 10 years’ experience in the industry, working with football clubs and sports teams across the UK, as well as mass participation sports events across the UK and Europe. We have a relaxed culture based on mutual respect, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and have a say in the work they’re involved in. What you’ll be doing
- Create artwork for teamwear, event T-shirts and medals.
- Prepare and finalise accurate production-ready artwork for manufacturing.
- Make quick, accurate edits to existing artwork files.
- Design visual content for our social media channels.
- Create, optimise, and update graphics for our website.
- Design display graphics, print materials and garment artwork for trade shows.
- You’ll work closely with our senior designer, sales team and marketing manager. What we’re looking for You may or may not have years of experience. What matters is that you’re keen to learn, take feedback on board and be great at what you do, and in turn help us get better at what we do.
- A strong creative eye and a good understanding of contemporary design.
- Reliable and able to manage your time and meet deadlines.
- Meticulous attention to detail across digital and print work, particularly typography and graphic treatments.
- Able to understand what a client is looking for and turn their ideas into a strong design.
- A qualification in Graphic Design or equivalent practical experience.
- A strong portfolio that shows creativity, variety and versatility.
- Previous experience of teamwear design or garment printing methods is not essential. Details
- 20 hours per week, permanent.
- Potential for transition to a full-time permanent position. Salary
- £25,000 FTE (based on a 37.5-hour week), pro rata for 20 hours per week. Benefits
- Flexible remote

working hours
between 7.30am and 7.30pm.
- Company profit-share bonus scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Funded participation in two running, cycling or fitness events per year.
- Free gym membership, up to £60 per month.

How to Apply
The application deadline is Tuesday 20th October 2026 but we interview suitable candidates as applications come in. Start date is ASAP after your notice period. To apply, send your CV and a cover email to Gudmund at design@appinsports.com telling us why you think you’d be a good fit for the role and why you’d like to work with us. Please also include a link to your online portfolio or 2–3 examples of recent work. We look forward to hearing from you