Designer - Mitre

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

Design football product built for quality, durability and the real game. At Mitre, product has to do more than look good. It has to perform wherever football is played, from grassroots pitches and training grounds to match days, cages, clubs and competitive leagues.

Every detail matters when the product is part of the game. You’ll be part of the Mitre Product & Design team, where creativity, football culture and technical product expertise come together to take ideas from first concept through to finished product.

What you’ll be doing:Own the creative design journey for Mitre footballs, from initial concept through to final production. Create flat artwork and graphic concepts using Adobe Illustrator, working with panel formations and seasonal direction.

Produce high-quality 3D renders using Key

Shot, Blender or equivalent software. Build production-ready artwork and technical packs for manufacturing partners. Develop mood boards, seasonal creative direction, colour palettes and colourways. Create compelling visual stories behind each product, drawing on football, competition and culture.

Work closely with factories and vendors throughout product development, sampling and production. Make artwork amendments and solve technical design challenges during the development process. Contribute to product design across the wider Mitre range, including football accessories and selected apparel projects.

Manage the end-to-end design workflow, ensuring creative intent is maintained from first sketch through to final sign-off. What you’ll bring:Strong experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Experience using 3D design and rendering software such as Key

Shot, Blender or equivalent. Practical experience of UV ma