Designer – Menswear

Gymshark
Solihull, United Kingdom
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Creative professionals with apparel design experience and trend awareness will find this collaborative, in-office role in menswear design

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in sportswear or activewear design and a strong creative portfolio
    — “A portfolio showcasing creative versatility across apparel categories”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional teams and can translate concepts into technical specifications
    — “Collaborating with Product Development and wider Product Creation teams to achieve design and fit intent”
  • Designers with a solid grasp of materials and colour palettes for performance apparel
    — “Selecting appropriate materials, trims and colour palettes to bring concepts to life”

Things to consider

  • Requires at least three days per week in-office attendance in Solihull, UK
    — “hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least THREE days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work on commercially successful products with brand alignment
    — “delivering commercially successful products that resonate with our global community”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in translating consumer trends into product concepts
    — “Researching fashion, sportswear and consumer trends to identify new opportunities”
  • Showcase ability to present seasonal developments effectively to stakeholders
    — “Presenting design concepts and seasonal developments to key stakeholders”
  • Highlight proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with tangible examples
    — “Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

Product DesignTrend AnalysisMaterial SelectionTechnical Documentation

Preferred

Cross-functional CollaborationMentoring

Stack & domain

Menswear DesignProduct DevelopmentTrend ResearchMaterial SelectionTechnical DocumentationPresentation SkillsCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingNegotiationStrategic ThinkingIndependent WorkFashionSportswearApparel DesignProduct Innovation

About the role

Original posting from Gymshark via Greenhouse

THE ROLE.

As a Designer in menswear, you'll create and develop world-class product that embodies the Gymshark DNA. Working closely with Design Leadership and cross-functional partners, you'll take ownership of product designs from concept through to execution, delivering commercially successful products that resonate with our global community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, trend-aware designer who is passionate about sportswear, performance apparel and product innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.

Designing and developing Menswear products across multiple categories.

Researching fashion, sportswear and consumer trends to identify new opportunities.

Creating and maintaining design concepts throughout the product development journey.

Collaborating with Product Development and wider Product Creation teams to achieve design and fit intent.

Selecting appropriate materials, trims and colour palettes to bring concepts to life.

Creating clear and accurate design specifications and technical documentation.

Presenting design concepts and seasonal developments to key stakeholders.

Supporting and mentoring Assistant Designers and Graduate Designers where appropriate.

Working cross-functionally to ensure products are delivered on time, on brand and to the highest standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED.

Degree in Fashion, Sportswear or Apparel Design.

Experience designing apparel within a fashion, sportswear or activewear environment.

Strong understanding of product construction, materials, colour and consumer trends.

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

A portfolio showcasing creative versatility across apparel categories.

This is an opportunity to help create products worn by millions around the world while working alongside some of the best creative talent in the industry. You'll be part of a collaborative, ambitious team where your ideas can directly influence the future of Gymshark Menswear.

This is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least THREE days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. 

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays

Contributory Employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading

Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards

Access to High Street cashback and discounts

Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support

Enhanced Family Leave package

Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)

Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars

EV charge points available

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 21st October

Source: Gymshark careers (Greenhouse)

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