Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Junior Motorsport Graphic Designer & Production Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a creative individual passionate about motorsport, branding, and digital design to contribute to exciting projects in a fast-paced environment within a globally recognised motorsport business. You will assist in creating eye-catching graphics, supporting production workflows, and helping to elevate our visual presence across various platforms. This paid position is ideal for someone eager to grow their skills in graphic design within the motorsport industry.
Design & Creative Services
- Create visually striking helmet design concepts and artwork.
- Develop race car livery designs.
- Produce sponsor graphics and branding assets.
- Create social media graphics and marketing materials.
- Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork files.
- Amend customer artwork and complete design revisions.
- Maintain organised design files, templates and archives.
- Ensure all creative work meets Rennat’s quality and brand standards.
- Check artwork dimensions, colours, resolution and production suitability before printing.
Printing & Production Support
- Prepare artwork for printing, cutting and production.
- Operate vinyl printers, UV printers, plotters and associated production equipment.
- Cut, weed and prepare vinyl graphics.
- Prepare masking and application templates.
- Assist with graphic installation preparation
- Support helmet painting preparation where required.
- Monitor print quality throughout production and identify potential defects.
- Record completed print jobs, material usage and any production issues.
- Maintain an organised, clean and safe printing and production area.
- Carry out daily, weekly and scheduled operator-level maintenance of UV printers, vinyl printers and plotters.
- Liaise with equipment suppliers or service engineers when instructed.
Customer Project Support
- Assist customers with design ideas and concepts.
- Interpret customer briefs and translate them into suitable creative directions.
- Prepare visual proofs and mock-ups.
- Liaise with customers regarding design feedback and revisions.
- Clearly explain design options, limitations and production requirements.
- Support project scheduling and workflow management.
- Coordinate with designers, painters and production staff.
- Ensure customer approvals and design sign-offs are documented.
- Maintain accurate project notes, artwork versions and customer records.
- Keep customers updated on project progress when required.
Marketing Support
- Create content for Rennat’s social media platforms.
- Design promotional graphics and advertisements.
- Support event and product marketing campaigns.
- Create website graphics, banners and product visuals.
- Assist with photography and video content preparation.
- Help document completed designs and projects for marketing purposes.
- Ensure marketing materials follow Rennat’s visual identity.
Operational Support
As required, assist with:
- Responding to customer enquiries.
- Packaging and shipping customer orders.
- Stock monitoring and organisation.
- Helmet intake procedures.
- Photographing and documenting incoming customer helmets.
- Inventory management.
- General workshop organisation and cleanliness.
- Opening and closing procedures.
- Event preparation and attendance.
- Maintaining a safe and professional working environment.
- Supporting other departments during busy periods.
Skills & Experience Essential
- Strong Adobe Illustrator skills.
- Strong Adobe Photoshop skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good organisation and file-management skills.
- A practical approach and willingness to learn production equipment.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and maintenance procedures.
- A responsible attitude towards machinery, customer property and workplace safety.
- Willingness to complete routine cleaning and maintenance tasks consistently.
Desirable
- Motorsport industry knowledge.
- Vehicle livery design experience.
- Helmet design experience.
- Print-production experience.
- Vinyl cutting and application experience.
- Photography and content-creation experience.
- Experience using large-format printers, UV printers or plotters.
- Experience completing printer cleaning or routine maintenance procedures.
- An understanding of colour management and print calibration.
- Experience diagnosing basic printer or plotter faults.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
- Creative.
- Organised.
- Reliable.
- Detail-oriented.
- Practical and technically minded.
- Commercially aware.
- Team-focused.
- Adaptable.
- Proactive.
- Willing to learn.
- Comfortable communicating with customers.
- Consistent in completing routine tasks and maintenance checks.
The role requires a willingness to support different departments and contribute to the overall success of the business, rather than focusing solely on design work.
Join us to be part of an innovative team that thrives on creativity and passion for motorsport! This position provides valuable hands-on experience in digital design, working with world-class clients, perfect for aspiring professionals eager to accelerate their careers in the fast-paced world of motorsport design.
Pay: From £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
