Assistant Designer Sportswear | Myprotein
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
With us youll go further faster. What are you waiting for
Role:Assistant Designer (Sportswear)
Area: THG Nutrition (MyproteinActivewear)
Reporting to: Designer / Junior Designer
Role Location: THG HQ 7-9SunbankLane 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 includingMyprotein the worlds largest online sports nutrition brand its family of brandsMyveganMyvitaminsand MP Activewear. We want to be the worlds 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 wont just be supporting design youll 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 Designeryoullgain end-to-end exposure to the full product lifecycle working closely with experienced designers technical teams and global your designs come to life at scale worn by a highly engaged and growing customer base.
Youllbe 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 youre 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 driveenthusiasmand self-motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility to thrive within this fast-growing business.
- Tohave understanding ofthe sports / performance market.
Whatsin it for me
Career Development
- Accessbespoke developmentprogrammesthat have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Develop yourexpertisethrough our upskillingprogrammethat is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 daysannual leave plus bank holidays.
- Dontwant to work on your birthday Wedonteither! Enjoy your day offonus!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
- Up to 10dayscompassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2daysvolunteer leave after12-months.
Wellbeing Support
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access our 247 Employee AssistanceProgramme(EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-arton-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.
- Subsidisedbus 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 equalopportunitiesemployer.
Werecommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone tothrive andstrongly encourage all candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Interior Design
- Ellucian
- Microsoft Outlook
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Garment Construction
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
THG is a leading vertically-integrated, global e-commerce technology group and brand owner, powered by its proprietary technology platform, Ingenuity..
