- Function:
- Reports to: Head of Brand
- Location: Leeds (Colton) 2mins from Junction 46 – M1, 20mins from Leeds Station Gym King was founded in 2015 and has grown from ‘bedroom brand’ to a leading athleisure company with £26m sales in the most recent financial period, available in 1,000 retail stores and online at thegymking.com. A highly entrepreneurial business driven as a tight, fast-moving SME. Gym King believes that we are all fighting for something and that something can be achieved with the right mindset and self-belief. We believe that it is not just our products which set us apart, but also our people and we have an ambition to build a team of the most talented individuals in our industry. The Role The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for design. This candidate will have experience in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms. In this role, you’ll be responsible for crafting visually engaging and impactful design assets for all our digital channels; with a specific focus on socials. You will collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop eye-catching visual content that aligns with the Gym King brand. This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects, from designing social media graphics and email campaigns to creating visually appealing paid ads and website layouts.
Our Background and The Job
Gym King was founded in 2015 and has grown from ‘bedroom brand’ to a leading athleisure and performance wear company with sales of in excess of £20m through an excellent online presence and market leading retail partners. A
highly entrepreneurial business driven as a tight fast-moving SME.
Gym King believes that we are all fighting for something and that something can be achieved with the right mindset and execution, changing our lives for the better forever.
Gym King was founded in 2015 and has grown from ‘bedroom brand’ to a leading athleisure company with £26m sales in the most recent financial period, available in 1,000 retail stores and online at thegymking.com. A highly entrepreneurial business driven as a tight, fast-moving SME.
Gym King believes that we are all fighting for something and that something can be achieved with the right mindset and self-belief. We believe that it is not just our products which set us apart, but also our people and we have an ambition to build a team of the most talented individuals in our industry.
The Role
The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion for design. This candidate will have experience in working with numerous different design platforms such as digital and print forms.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for crafting visually engaging and impactful design assets for all our digital channels; with a specific focus on socials. You will collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop eye-catching visual content that aligns with the Gym King brand. This is an opportunity to work on diverse projects, from designing social media graphics and email campaigns to creating visually appealing paid ads and website layouts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute visually engaging designs for various marketing materials, including social media graphics, email campaigns, and paid ads.
- Collaborate closely with the marketing and design teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and visual identity.
- Create visually appealing website layouts and landing pages that enhance the user experience.
- Work with the team to brainstorm and develop new design concepts and innovative ideas.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and industry best practices to continuously improve the quality of design output.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in graphic design
- Expert with digital content creation tools (such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Affects, etc) and capability to deliver at pace.
- Strong understanding of typography, composition, and colour theory.
- Experience creating visual content for various digital channels, including social media, websites, and email campaigns.
- Proficient in static and Motion Graphics
- Strong communication, conceptual thinking, typography skills and design skills
- Portfolio of work
Gym King Values
- Fearless
- Focussed
- Driven
- Resilient
- Team Player
The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are aligned to these values.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) option to ‘buy’ up to 2 extra days – pro rata’d for the duration of the contract)
- Free onsite parking
- Relaxed and friendly working environment
- 50% Gym King discount for staff, friends & family
- 10 days sick pay (after completion of probationary period)
- Hybrid working (1 day a week work from home, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday)
- Health Cash Plan (after completion of probationary period)
- GK profit related bonus scheme
- Flexible start (between 08:00-10:00) & finish (between 16:00 – 18:00) times
- Staff shop with heavily discounted sample Gym King products
- Cycle to Work
- Fully paid for annual staff party
Hours
Due to the nature of this role, the hours will
be full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday, although a flexible approach
is required.
