Lead Artworker

· You will own the artwork process from brief to final sign off across print and digital. · You will lead the artwork team day to day and juggle priorities, assigning work and keep things moving. · You will be a brand guardian ensuring every asset feels unmistakably Footasylum. · You will quality check all the final artwork. · You will find smarter, faster ways of working and help the smooth running of the studio. · You will be passionate about developing the current team and bringing out the best in them. Why Footasylum? We are one of the leading omni-channel retailers across the UK, but more than that we are a brilliant place to work. We value you and your development. We have loads of examples of people moving upwards, across to other departments and given training to excel their personal and professional skills. Our aim is to create a fun environment, where your success is paramount to ours and you are given the right tools, support and platform to achieve your goals.

We are looking for someone who embodies the Footasylum values - Collaboration, Communication & Challenge. You will be an expert in UK culture and a brand fanatic. You'll live for detail and thrive in a fast-moving creative studio. You'll be obsessed with the details of artwork and youth culture. You will need to enjoy leading others whilst getting stuck in! Along with:

• Expert skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat.
• An eye for layout, typography and detail.
• Handling multiple projects at once whilst maintaining brief standards.
• Strong communication skills.
• Genuine passion for streetwear, youth culture and creative work.
  
  The Studio Team sits within the wider Marketing Department and operates out of The Sharp Project in Manchester. While our physical home is in the studio, we're in constant collaboration with Head Office and the rest of the business. We work across Footasylum's Own Brands as well as iconic sportswear and streetwear names.
Every day is different, and the pace is fast. From daily eComm shoots to full-blown campaigns and in-store activations, our team thrives on creativity, teamwork, and shared passion for the culture we represent. We're committed to making content that not only looks amazing but connects deeply with our customer.