Senior Designer - MP Activewear

Role: Senior Designer

Brand: Myprotein Activewear (www.mp.com) 

Reporting to: Head of Product 

Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based 

 

THG Nutrition:  

THG Nutrition 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, and its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more. 

About Us

MP Activewear, a division of Myprotein, is a leading activewear brand dedicated to inspiring healthier, more active lifestyles through innovative and stylish apparel. Our clothing collection plays a vital role in this mission, and we are seeking a talented and passionate Design Manager to help shape the future of our activewear range.

 

• The Role:
  As a Senior Clothing Designer, you will be at the forefront of creating stylish, functional, and high-performance clothing for our clothing ranges across Men’s and Women’s. Working closely with the Head of Product to deliver the clothing strategy,  you’ll combine your creativity, technical expertise, and understanding of fashion trends to design garments that resonate with our target audience and elevate MP’s presence in the activewear market. Collaborating closely with the product, design, and marketing teams, you will be responsible for the entire design process, from concept through to production.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Design innovative and trend-led collections that reflect MP’s brand ethos and appeal to our active customer base.
  • Conduct research on trends, fabrics, and technologies to ensure designs are current, relevant, and functional for performance wear.
  • Collaborate with the product development team to ensure that designs meet technical and production requirements, including fit, functionality, and material selection.
  • Create sketches, technical drawings, and detailed specifications to guide the production process.
  • Present design concepts and collections to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and refining designs where necessary.
  • Maintain a clear understanding of the product development process, timelines, and critical path milestones.
  • Work with buying teams to select appropriate materials and ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency targets are met.
  • Stay up-to-date with competitor activity / influencers and industry trends to ensure MP remains a leader in the activewear market.
  • Assist with fittings and collaborate with the production team to ensure designs are executed to the highest standard.

  What We’re Looking For:

  • A degree in Fashion Design, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in clothing design, preferably within the activewear, sportswear, or fashion industry.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing your design work, particularly in performance and activewear categories.
  • Excellent knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and technical design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software.
  • Ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness, designing garments that are both stylish and functional.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, production, and product teams.
  • A passion for activewear and an understanding of the needs of the modern consumer.

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What’s in it for me?

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in-house L&D team.
• Develop expertise through our up-skilling programme in partnership with industry-leading training providers.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enjoy your birthday off on us!
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave and the ability to buy back up to 3 days annually.

Wellbeing Support

• Face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access to our in-house CBT therapist.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym and physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on personal tech with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands and access to on-site staff shop and barber.