Designer - Menswear : Mp Activewear - Manchester, United Kingdom - THG

THG

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers.

Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients' brands globally.

We're powered by a global team of over 10,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it's this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We're always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey.

So, if you're ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you.

THG Nutrition:

THG Nutrition is one of the world's leading players in online sports and nutrition retail. Our brands are breaking boundaries and growing at a relentless pace.

We're home to the world's largest online sports nutrition brand Myprotein, including its family of brands Myvegan, Myvitamins, Command, MP Activewear and Myprotein Pro, as well as Exante.

All are loved and trusted by millions of fans worldwide.

With everything from manufacture and new product development to content creation, marketing and logistics delivered in-house, THG Nutrition is perfectly positioned to consistently deliver rapid growth in a fast-moving, global industry.

We also partner with a network of more than 19,000 influencers to ensure brands can reach their audience, anywhere in the world.

It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

MP Activewear:

MP Activewear is a sports apparel brand born from our largest brand in THG, Myprotein.

You will find an unrivalled passion, drive and creativity from the team in MP Clothing who are on a mission to create a unique brand and develop the highest quality products in the sports apparel industry.

After launching in January 2020 we are now looking to grow and expand the design team by adding a creative, ambitious, driven individual to support the design and development of MP Clothings womenswear category.

Role:
Designer, Menswear

Location:
Manchester (WA15 0AF
)

Reporting to the Senior Designer, this role will be responsible for but not limited to:

Lead the design process from concept to final product, ensuring the alignment with the brands vision and target audience.
Trend research, ensuring up to date on latest menswear sportswear trends, lifestyle influences, sportswear innovation.
Closely working with the product development categories to deliver final product against the technical pack. Clear understanding of range architecture. Understanding technical fit of product.
Use their technical / innovative knowledge to create concept + design through to the delivery of the final product. To drive the ambition and growth plans of the brand.
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
Managing an Assistant Designer on Menswear, supporting development and progression.

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 problemsolving abilities
The desire to improve ways of working and innovate, drive, enthusiasm and selfmotivation
Adaptability and flexibility to thrive within this fastgrowing business.
To have understanding and experience of the sports / performance market.
Ideal experience 3+ years in sportswear industry.

What's on offer: