Designer – Womenswear
Gymshark · Solihull, United Kingdom · 16d ago
THE ROLE.
At Gymshark, design sits at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a talented Womenswear Designer to help create innovative, world-class products that inspire our global community and elevate the performance of our consumers.
Working closely with our Design leadership team, you'll play a key role in bringing commercially successful and consumer-focused products to life. From identifying emerging trends and understanding athlete needs to developing seasonal collections and presenting concepts to senior stakeholders, you'll be involved throughout the entire product creation journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate designer who combines creativity with commercial awareness and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.
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Designing and delivering commercial inline products across the women's category, ensuring deadlines, quality standards and commercial objectives are achieved.
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Researching and interpreting fashion, sportswear and consumer trends to create relevant and innovative product solutions.
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Developing a deep understanding of athlete requirements, female fit and performance needs, translating insights into industry-leading product.
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Collaborating closely with Womenswear Design teams to maintain and evolve Gymshark's distinctive design DNA.
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Creating detailed design specifications and effectively communicating design intent to cross-functional partners.
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Partnering with Product Development and Technical teams to ensure fit, construction and performance objectives are successfully realised.
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Selecting appropriate fabrics, trims and finishes to support both functionality and aesthetics.
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Contributing to seasonal colour development, including the management and approval of lab dips.
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Maintaining accurate product information and tracking design evolution throughout the development process.
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Presenting seasonal concepts and product strategies confidently to senior leadership teams.
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Supporting and mentoring Assistant Designers and Graduate Designers.
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Collaborating with multiple departments to ensure creative direction is reflected throughout the product journey.
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Travelling domestically and internationally when required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED.
Essential skills and experience
- Degree-level qualification in Fashion Design, Sportswear Design or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of apparel design, materials, colour, construction, trend research and consumer behaviour.
- Experience working within a design-led product environment alongside Product Development and cross-functional teams.
- A portfolio showcasing a versatile design aesthetic across multiple apparel categories.
- Strong understanding of women's apparel, fit and performance product.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present creative concepts confidently to stakeholders and senior leaders.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving capabilities.
- Collaborative mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.
What makes you stand out
- You balance creativity with commercial thinking.
- You're passionate about women's sportswear, fitness culture and emerging consumer trends.
- You thrive when working collaboratively and building strong cross-functional relationships.
- You're naturally curious, solutions-focused and always looking for ways to improve products and processes.
- You take ownership of your work and consistently deliver to a high standard.
Gymshark is one of the world's fastest-growing performance apparel brands, built on a mission to unite the conditioning community. You'll join a passionate team of creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are committed to pushing product design forward and creating exceptional experiences for our consumers.
If you're ready to help shape the future of women's performance apparel, we'd love to hear from you.
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.