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Design Manager – Myprotein 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.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2,500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Life at THG Nutrition
THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein (our largest global 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:
Reporting to:
Head of Product
Location:
THG HQ, Manchester - Fully Office Based
The Role
As Design Manager, you will lead and inspire the design team across Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories categories. Reporting to the Head of Product, your role is to drive the creation of stylish, functional, and high-performance activewear that resonates with customers and strengthens MP Activewear’s position in the market.
You’ll collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and buying teams to manage every stage of the design lifecycle—from concept to production—ensuring collections are innovative, trend-led, commercially viable, and aligned with our brand ethos.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and high performance across Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories collections.
- Develop and deliver trend-led, high-quality collections that embody MP Activewear’s brand values and cater to our active customer base.
- Drive the creative vision of the ranges, ensuring the brand messaging is consistently executed.
- Conduct ongoing research into fashion trends, fabrics, technologies, and sustainability to future-proof product offerings.
- Collaborate with product development to ensure designs meet technical, fit, and functional specifications.
- Stay aligned with product development timelines and milestones, guiding the design phase effectively.
- Present design concepts and collections confidently to stakeholders, integrating feedback to refine and enhance outputs.
- Work with buying teams to select materials balancing sustainability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor competitor activity, influencer trends, and market shifts to anticipate opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Participate in fittings, ensuring designs translate seamlessly into high-quality manufactured products.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in clothing/sportswear/activewear design, with a minimum 2 years in a management/leadership role.
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in designing performance-activewear.
- Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and technical design principles.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and relevant design software.
- Ability to bridge creative vision with commercial needs, ensuring designs are both functional and brand-aligned.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Passion for activewear and an intuitive understanding of modern consumer needs.
- Adaptability, proactiveness, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
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What’s in it for you?
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued growth through our upskilling programme delivered by a leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus, no work on your birthday!
- Extended maternity/paternity leave, depending on tenure.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave and optional sick leave buy-back (3 days).
- 2 days paid volunteer leave after 12 months of service.
Wellbeing Support
- Face-to-face and virtual GP appointments available through our in-house service.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Bupa).
- On-site gym with state-of-the-art facilities.
- In-house physio for health and injury management.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on personal tech via salary sacrifice schemes.
- Subsidised bus fare from Manchester City Centre to our HQ.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- Staff shop with exclusive products on-site.
- Referral bonus: Up to £1000 if a referred hire passes probation.
- Anniversary celebrations at 5 and 10 years of service.
Inclusivity & Diversity
THG is a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please let us know.
We welcome applications from everyone and view diversity as a core strength of our workforce.
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