Design Manager MP Activewear

About THG

We are THG a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC Myprotein ESPA Perricone MD and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

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Life at THG Nutrition

THG Nutrition is home to some of the worlds most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands including Myprotein the worlds largest online sports nutrition brand alongside Myvegan Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

Our brands and people exist to break boundaries to power and empower those who want more. We move fast challenge convention and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day.

Role: Design Manager

Brand: Myprotein Activewear ()

Reporting to: Head of Product

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

The Role

As Design Manager you will lead and inspire the design team across Mens Womens and Accessories categories. Reporting to the Head of Product you will drive the creation of stylish functional and high-performance apparel that resonates with our customers and elevates MPs position in the activewear market.

You will collaborate closely with product development marketing and buying teams to manage the full design lifecyclefrom concept through to productionensuring collections are innovative on-trend commercially viable and aligned with our brand ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team fostering creativity collaboration and high performance across Mens Womens and Accessories lines.
• Develop and deliver innovative trend-led collections that embody MP Activewears brand values and appeal to our active customer base.
• Drive the creative vision of the ranges with brand ensuring the creative brief is been executed.
• Conduct ongoing research into fashion trends fabrics technologies and sustainability to ensure products remain current functional and market-leading.
• Collaborate with product development to ensure designs meet technical fit functionality and production requirements.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the product development process timelines and critical path milestones.
• Present design concepts and collections confidently to stakeholders integrating feedback to refine and enhance output.
• Work with buying teams to select materials that balance sustainability quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor competitor activity influencer trends and market shifts to maintain MPs competitive edge.
• Participate in fittings and collaborate closely with production teams to ensure the highest quality execution of designs.

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clothing design with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role preferably in activewear sportswear or fashion.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in performance and activewear design.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction fabrics and technical design principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) and other relevant design software.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with commercial insight designing products that are both stylish and functional.
• Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Passion for activewear and a deep understanding of the modern consumers needs.
• Adaptable proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Whats in it for me

Career Development

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

• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Dont want to work on your birthday We dont 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.
  
• 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.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you havent heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.