The role

In your full-time role as a Graphic Designer, you will be primarily responsible for shaping the visual identity of athletes’ brands in Formula 1 and beyond. Concepting and designing across a broad range of graphic design projects, from brand identity and campaign art direction to helmet concepts and print-led graphics.

You will be responsible for researching themes, developing art direction, and creating compelling visual assets that bring each athlete’s brand to life across social, print, apparel and beyond — ensuring every project is fresh, on-trend, and resonates with their audience.

We’re a small team, so it’s essential that you’re self-motivated and have the passion and determination to continually grow and evolve your skill set. While you’ll take ownership of your own projects, you’ll also work collaboratively across a variety of creative disciplines within wearegrip, with the opportunity to contribute to wider campaigns, content and brand-building projects.

About us

We are wearegrip, a London based creative studio who work with some of the most exciting drivers in F1. Our goal is to build the most distinctive personal brands in sport that capture the attention of fans, teams and brands around the world.

Working hand-in-hand with each driver we create and manage their personal brand across social media, branding, marketing, merchandise, content creation, digital and more.

When you join wearegrip, you'll be working at the heart of our multi-skilled fast paced start-up and immediately have the opportunity to begin shaping your future within our highly motivated and passionate team.

Your responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Help to create the overarching art direction & campaign assets that bring our clients brand and collections to life across social & advertising.
• Work across various graphic design projects including athlete branding, campaign art direction & helmet concepts
• Support in designing strong, graphic, and print-led concepts based on a phenomenal understanding of fashion and mens/womens streetwear style.
• Research current and future trends in fashion & graphic design.
• Develop exciting and varied themes that audiences love.
• Work across and prioritise multiple ongoing projects, whilst delivering them on time and to an exceptional standard.

About you

• Have 4+ years of experience in a similar graphic design role.
• High level of skill within print, graphic design and typography, producing to an industry standard.
• Confident working across a variety of design styles and disciplines.
• An excellent eye for detail and colour.
• Have experience creating tech packs.
• Strong knowledge of fabric, construction and fit.
• Exceptional skill with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Indesign.

Not essential but always a bonus

• Interested in motorsport and specifically Formula 1.
• Experience working with high-level athletes or sports organisations
• Interested in fashion and streetwear style.

Your benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 20 days of annual leave plus a minimum of 5 days leave over Christmas and New Year.
• 1 extra fully paid day off for your birthday.
• "Work from Anywhere" Wednesdays, mandatory working out of office day every week.
• Days in lieu when required to work weekends
• Additional work from home days available on request.
• Apple Macbook (or preferred) plus any relevant software and equipment.
• Budget for personal skills training and development.

‍How To Apply

If you like the sound of this role and can't wait to get started, open your email and send over:

• A brief overview of why you're great for this role and ready to take a next step in your career.
• Link to your portfolio showing previous experience.
• Then email it all to join@wearegrip.com with the subject "Graphic Designer"

We can’t wait to hear from you!