Lead Graphic Designer

About the role

Footasylum is looking for a Lead Graphic Designer to join its in‑house studio team at The Sharp Project in Manchester. Reporting to the Head of Creative and Studio, you will work alongside producers, photographers, art directors, stylists and marketers to create content for both Footasylum’s own brands and global mega‑brands.

Key responsibilities

• You will own the graphics and artwork process from brief to final sign‑off across print and digital.
• Lead the graphics team day‑to‑day, assigning work, juggling priorities and keeping projects moving.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring every asset feels unmistakably Footasylum.
• Quality‑check all final graphics and artwork.
• Identify smarter, faster ways of working to support the smooth running of the studio.
• Develop the current team, bringing out the best in each member.

Required profile

• Embodies Footasylum values of Collaboration, Communication & Challenge.
• Expert in UK youth culture and a brand fanatic.
• Detail‑oriented, thrives in a fast‑moving creative studio.
• Enjoys leading others while getting hands‑on with design work.

Required skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.