Designer – Menswear
Summary
Gymshark is hiring a Menswear Designer to own sportswear products from concept through execution — researching trends, creating design concepts, selecting materials and colour, and producing technical specs while collaborating with product development teams. Hybrid role based in Solihull, UK, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
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.
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Designing and developing Menswear products across multiple categories.
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Researching fashion, sportswear and consumer trends to identify new opportunities.
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Creating and maintaining design concepts throughout the product development journey.
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Collaborating with Product Development and wider Product Creation teams to achieve design and fit intent.
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Selecting appropriate materials, trims and colour palettes to bring concepts to life.
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Creating clear and accurate design specifications and technical documentation.
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Presenting design concepts and seasonal developments to key stakeholders.
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Supporting and mentoring Assistant Designers and Graduate Designers where appropriate.
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Working cross-functionally to ensure products are delivered on time, on brand and to the highest standards.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED.
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Degree in Fashion, Sportswear or Apparel Design.
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Experience designing apparel within a fashion, sportswear or activewear environment.
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Strong understanding of product construction, materials, colour and consumer trends.
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Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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A portfolio showcasing creative versatility across apparel categories.
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.
Skills
As published by greenhouse · 15 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (3)
- What are your salary expectations (per annum) for this role?
- What is your current notice period?
- What is your full legal name?
Pick from a list (8)
- Are you a current Gymshark employee?
- This is a hybrid role and we would require the successful candidate to attend our Gymshark HQ workspace at least three times per week.
- Please confirm your UK Right to Work status.
- Would you like to apply through the Disability Confident Scheme? optional
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Do you confirm your acknowledgment of our privacy notice?
- SMS Content
- What is your country code?
Written answers (4)
- Tell us: Why Gymshark? Why this job? And why you?
- How would you describe the current Gymshark Womenswear aesthetic, and where do you see the biggest opportunity for it to evolve?
- Tell us about the size and structure of the design team you currently lead, and what you are personally accountable for vs what you delegate.
- Describe a womenswear collection or product range you’ve led that was commercially successful — what made it work?