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Apparel & UX Graphic Designer Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 About the Company Vanquish Fitness was created in 2015 by two school friends, Oliver Maloney and Ruben O’Brien, and is now, not just an apparel brand and online retailer, but one of the fastest growing fitness communities in the world! Our mission is to inspire our colleagues on their pursuit of self defined greatness. Providing the time and resources that our employees need to strive to become Better Than Yesterday. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, creative Graphic Designer who is ready to take ownership of projects and play a key role in bringing product to life from concept through to production. The Garment Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating all-over prints, placement graphics and branding executions across menswear, womenswear and accessories. This role sits within the Garment Team and takes a user-centric approach to shaping seasonal graphic stories, working closely with the Head of Design and other leadership to ensure a cohesive, commercially relevant and brand-aligned output. Beyond design, this role requires strong ownership of the full product lifecycle, including preparing production-ready artwork, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring accurate execution through to final garment. You will act as a key link between design, product development and factories, ensuring that creative intent is maintained through production. In addition to garment graphics, you will also support the Brand team with digital and campaign-related design, including website assets, web banners and light-touch social media graphics. This requires the ability to translate garment graphics into wider brand touchpoints, ensuring consistency across product and marketing channels. You will have a strong awareness of fashion, lifting culture, streetwear and sportswear trends, and the ability to translate these into commercially successful graphics that resonate with the Vanquish customer. Duties and Responsibilities ● Lead end-to-end ownership of graphic projects from initial concept through to final production approval ● Develop and execute graphic concepts for menswear, womenswear and accessories, including placement prints, all-over prints and branding applications ● Build and contribute to seasonal graphic stories, aligning with brand direction and commercial objectives ● Own the end-to-end graphic design delivery of collaboration and licensed drops, translating partner briefs into commercially viable product, managing external approvals, and ensuring seamless execution through to productionCreate production-ready artwork packs, ensuring accuracy across sizing, placement, colour and application technique ● Liaise directly with factories and suppliers to communicate design intent, resolve queries and ensure quality execution ● Review samples and strike-offs, providing clear and actionable feedback to maintain design integrity ● Work closely with Product Developers and Garment Technologists to ensure graphics are viable, cost-effective and aligned with target price points ● Present concepts, design evolution and final proposals to senior stakeholders including the leadership team ● Support the Brand team with digital design output, including website graphics, homepage banners, campaign assets and light-touch social media content ● Adapt and translate garment graphics into customer-facing marketing assets, ensuring a consistent visual identity across all channels ● Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing and production teams to ensure a cohesive product and brand output ● Maintain strong organisation across multiple concurrent projects, managing timelines and critical path deliverables ● Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity and new graphic techniques ● Continuously develop both creative and technical knowledge, particularly across print and garment application methods ● Act as a reliable and proactive team member, contributing positively within a fast-paced environment About You ● Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in graphic design, ideally within fashion, streetwear or sportswear ● Proven experience managing projects end-to-end, including exposure to production processes and supplier communication ● Strong understanding of garment graphic application techniques (print, embroidery, washes, applique, etc.) would be beneficial ● Experience preparing accurate, production-ready artwork and working with offshore factories ● Comfortable working across both product and digital design, with the ability to support web and marketing asset creation ● Commercially aware, with the ability to balance creativity and product performance ● Confident presenting ideas to senior stakeholders ● Highly organised, with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines ● Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-led mindset ● Advanced Adobe skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) ● Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to shifting priorities ● Excellent communication skills across both creative and technical teams ● Experience working to target price points and understanding cost implications of design decisions ● A strong portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic work across both garment and digital outputs Benefits 25 days annual leave (Plus BH) Sick pay Annual apparel allowance Discounts on everything Vanquish Attendance to our community events Free drinks in the office Annual Socials Hybrid working (2 days from home) 35 hour working week Free Parking Modern office in the grounds of a beautiful House gardens, perfect for lunch time walks to get your steps in

Job Title: Artworker Location: Hoddesdon (on-site) Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm Job Overview We’re looking for a detail-driven and technically skilled Artworker to join a collaborative creative team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in bringing packaging designs to life—ensuring every file is accurate, consistent, and ready for production. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving technical challenges, and seeing your work out in the real world, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities Produce final, print-ready packaging artwork from approved design concepts Prepare artwork to meet print specifications (bleed, crop marks, colour profiles, trapping, etc.) Work with packaging templates and assist in developing new ones Liaise with printers, manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve technical issues Review and sign off artwork before production Maintain organised file management and version control Collaborate with the wider design team to meet deadlines Required Skills & Experience Experience in an artworker role (agency, studio, or in-house) Strong background in packaging artwork Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Solid understanding of print processes (litho, digital, special finishes) Ability to work from dielines and technical drawings Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills Desirable Skills Experience with consumer product packaging Knowledge of retail packaging formats (blister packs, cartons, labels, etc.) Basic 3D mock-up skills (e.g. Cinema 4D) Benefits Company pension Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Holiday allowance Birthday leave Private medical appointment service Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, advertised by SMT Recruitment (Smart10 Ltd), acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within three working days if you are shortlisted. SMT Recruitment is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy providing temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment solutions across selected business sectors. To stay up to date with our latest opportunities, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to SMT’s Privacy Policy for details on how we manage your data