Assistant Designer - Sportswear | Myprotein

Role: Assistant Designer (Sportswear) 

Area: THG Nutrition (Myprotein Activewear) 

Reporting to: Designer / Junior Designer

Role Location: THG HQ, 7-9 Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 0AF (Full Time Office Based)

About THG Nutrition & Wellness:  

THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more. 

Why be an Assistant Designer at MP? 

At MP, you won’t just be supporting design, you’ll be actively shaping it. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced, ambitious design team where ideas move quickly from concept to consumer. 

As an Assistant Designer, you’ll gain end-to-end exposure to the full product lifecycle, working closely with experienced designers, technical teams, and global suppliers. You’ll see your designs come to life at scale, worn by a highly engaged and growing customer base. 

You’ll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, challenge convention, and stay ahead of market trends, while developing strong technical and commercial skills. With access to a broad supplier base, innovative fabrics, and new manufacturing techniques, this role offers a genuine platform to grow your design career within a globally recognised brand. 

If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and excited by performance-led activewear with a fashion edge, MP offers the pace, responsibility, and opportunity to push your potential season after season. 

Reporting to the Designer & Junior Designer, this role will be responsible for but not limited to: - 

• Working with the design team to develop the product range from concept to final product for both mens & womenswear categories and to be able to show this in season presentations. 

• Use their technical / innovative knowledge to create concept + design through to the delivery of the final product. To push this forward season on season. 

• The development of the design will be necessary. Working with the team and liaising with factories to ensure product is delivered on time and to a high standard. 

• To be able to complement the design with the sourcing of trims and fabrics, whilst sticking to a price point. 

• Being at the forefront of market trends both internally and externally 

• keeping up to date with knowledge of new factories and techniques used for fabrics, finished etc 

• Supporting the manufacture base with any technical issues during production 

• Keeping critical paths up to date throughout the season 

Requirements: 

• Relevant degree level education (Fashion/Textile Design) 

• Experience with designing / producing and updating product tech packs through the design / production process 

• Knowledge of product and manufacture 

• To have strong adobe skills in photoshop / illustrator. 

• Confident and clear communication skills at all levels and desire to build strong working relationships 

• Planning and organisational skills, along with problem-solving abilities 

• The desire to improve ways of working and innovate, drive, enthusiasm and self-motivation 

• Adaptability and flexibility to thrive within this fast-growing business. 

• To have understanding of the sports / performance market. 

What’s in it for me? 

Career Development 

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team. 

• Develop your expertise through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider. 

Enhanced Leave 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 

• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us! 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.  

• Up to 10 days compassionate leave. 

• Buy back up to 3 days each year. 

• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months. 

Wellbeing Support 

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 

• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.  

• State-of-the-art on-site gym. 

• Access to our on-site physio. 

Other Perks 

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme. 

• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.  

• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands. 

• On-site staff shop. 

• Access to on-site barber 

• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation. 

• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and strongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. 

Please email talent@thg.com if you require any additional support or need to make any adjustments to our recruitment process. You don’t need to disclose your disability or condition, you just need to let us know what support you need or changes you need to make. If you’re not sure, we can work with you to explore the available options.