Elite Sportswear is hiring: Graphic Designer in Reading

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description Description: Job Summary: Be part of the creative team behind the most recognized names in gymnastics apparel. In this role you’ll design high-impact creative that captures the energy, performance, and artistry of the sport across print, digital, and experiential touchpoints. - Working closely with marketing and product teams, you’ll help translate innovation into compelling visual storytelling that drives engagement and strengthens GK’s position as the leader in gymnastics apparel. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-visibility brands within the Elite Sportswear portfolio, contribute to large-scale campaigns, and see your work come to life across multiple channels. Education and Experience: * 3–5 years of graphic design experience. * BA in Graphic Design or related field. * Portfolio demonstrating an understaning of design principles, visual storytelling, strong layout design, typography, and brand consistency across print and digital assets * Photography and/or editing experience, a plus * Interest in fashion, athletics, or performance apparel, a plus Responsibilities: * Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution (including prepress knowledge, file sizes, formats, load speed considerations, etc. ) * Support campaign rollouts from concept through final execution ensuring brand consistency across all marketing and creative assets (catalog, email, web, etc.) * Execution of annual print collateral with product-heavy layouts (SKU density, colorways, callouts, features/benefits) * Translate technical product features into clear, compelling visual communication * Bring forward-thinking design ideas that push the creative while staying true to brand guidelines. * Support and collaborate on brand photoshoots, contributing to shot list development, on-set support (styling awareness, composition, etc.), and ensuring assets align with campaign vision * Basic photo editing and retouching skills (color correction, cropping, asset prep) * Knowledge of responsive design best practices across desktop and mobile * Adhere to established workflows and procedures to support efficient, cross-functional execution, seamlessly * Design email marketing with an understanding of email platform (Attentive, preferred) while understanding build constraints. * Prepare and format imagery for e-commerce, retail, and paid media by resizing and cropping to meet channel-specific specifications. * Assist in maintaining and organizing digital asset libraries * Other tasks, as assigned Skills and Abilities: * Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, & LightRoom). * Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Confidence to collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and e-commerce teams to bring campaigns to life * Experience receiving design feedback constructively. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced business * Ability to manage projects independently from concept through execution with minimal oversight, while keeping stakeholders informed * Confidence making design decisions within established brand systems * Positive, team-oriented mindset with willingness to jump in where needed Physical Demands: * Manual dexterity for keyboarding * Frequent sitting * Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds * Occasional walking and standing * Ability to travel occasionally Requirements: