Senior Design Manager – Menswear
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Job Summary
THE ROLE.
This is a pivotal leadership role within our Menswear Design team responsible for driving the creative vision and execution of key product launches seasonal collections and frequent product drops.
Balancing creativity with commerciality youll lead a talented team of designers while working closely with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative consumer-centric product at pace without ever compromising on quality or craft.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING.
- Leading the design and delivery of Menswear collections across multiple product launches and seasonal drops.
- Translating creative direction into compelling product stories and commercially successful collections.
- Researching athlete consumer and market trends to identify future product opportunities.
- Managing and developing a team of designers fostering creativity growth and high performance.
- Partnering closely with Product Development Merchandising Materials and Sourcing teams to bring concepts to life.
- Maintaining exceptional design standards across a high volume of product output.
- Presenting concepts collections and seasonal strategies to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Ensuring products are delivered on time with the right balance of innovation commercial relevance and brand authenticity.
- Acting as a key creative partner to the Head of Design supporting the continued evolution of Gymshark Menswear.
WHAT YOULL NEED.
- Significant experience within apparel design ideally in sportswear activewear or fashion.
- Strong leadership experience with a proven ability to mentor and develop creative teams.
- Deep understanding of menswear product design trends fit and consumer needs.
- Strong commercial awareness alongside exceptional creative instincts.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume product environment.
- Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the product creation journey.
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. Were 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. Were 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 youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email .
ABOUT US.
Were 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. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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