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We’re still growing super-fast and require an additional designer/developer to join our existing team to develop some of the best sportswear in the world for our clients. Founded in 1997 and based in the beautiful Chilterns, Blue Associates Sportswear designs and produces high-performance sportswear for blue-chip sports brands around the world. Working with over 300 global sportswear brands to produce innovative products across many sporting disciplines including Outdoor, Ski, Golf, Marine, Cycle, Run, Equestrian, Gym & Fitness and Athleisure. We are creatives, researchers, innovators and problem solvers who strive to produce the very best performing product possible. Sportswear Designer / Developer · Researching trends and market analysis. . Designing detailed trim packs. . Designing innovative performance sportswear. . Presenting to clients and meeting suppliers. . Creating detailed technical factory specifications. . Managing the progress of sampling and prototypes through our suppliers. · Creating size charts and grading. Critique of samples, fittings and updating specifications. · Sealing samples and strike off approvals. · Build strong relationships with suppliers and clients. What you have: · 1-2+ years minimums experience OR Sportswear Design Graduate with work great experience within this field. · Proficient in Abode Illustrator. . Clo3D knowledge a bonus · Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, especially Excel. · Knowledge of Garment Construction, Manufacturing and Technology. . Experienced in project management. · Experience in working with Sportswear. . Excellent communication and presentation skills. Who you are: · You’re approachable, friendly and good at building relationships with suppliers and your team. · A strong communicator with a pro-active attitude. · A shared understanding and empathy with the end-user. · Creative thinker with strong organisation and attention to detail. · An excellent self-manager, able to prioritise work and multi-task. Salary: Subject to experience. Application MUST include -:

• Covering letter.
• CV
• Potentially examples of your portfolio inc. tech packs.

About a Job Role

Founded in 1997 and based in the beautiful Chilterns, Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd designs, produces, launches sportswear brands for entrepreneurs around the world.

We also have our own cycle-wear brand https://grvl.cc/ that we launched in Nov '22 that you will be focussed on promoting.

We work with sportswear brands across all active sectors including cycling, run, outdoor, golf, equestrian and fitness and offer a turnkey solution for our clients from product design through to a finished product that we then help market and promote.

This is an exciting time as we have grown rapidly over the last 24 months, and we are now looking for a Social Media Marketing and PR Intern to help promote the brands we work with across all media and social platforms.

You will be a self-starter and a strong coordinator, working directly with the Digital Manager and CEO, to deliver regular campaigns and day-to-day account management.

You will also work directly with magazines and publications to share brand stories and promote news, stories and activities.

You will create regular newsletters as required to promote product launches and share news to subscribers.

We are an agile and result driven agency, so the ability to work across and manage several projects, managing client expectations and deadlines are essential.

Your responsibilities and experience will include, but are not limited to:

• Creating suitable social media content from stories, reels and posts on all suitable platforms.
• To implement a strategy to grow the online social audience organically.
• Excellent account management skills.
• Experience in delivering impactful campaigns and content from inception through to delivery.
• Creating and delivering creative newsletters.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills.
• A clear understanding to deliver clients with a great ROI.
• Interacting with social media comments, posts and messages.
• Adaptable high level writing skills suitable to meet our client's tone of voice and brand values.
• Management of gear test reviews within relevant publications, both printed and digital.
• Assistance in creating inspirational press releases to circulate globally to publications relevant to each brand.
• A good understanding of the media, editorial requirements and content creation.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in Social Media Marketing, newsletters and press releases.
• Ability to manage several projects at the same time, working alone and as part of the team.
• Ability to grow long term relationships with press, influencers, ambassadors and clients.
• Self-motivated to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Graphic design.

How to apply. - "The important bit so make sure you pitch yourself"

• Covering letter, outlining your experience and why this role is perfect for you. This is your pitch, so make it count alongside your resume in attachment.