Product Development Manager – Women’s

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness apparel brand in Solihull is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee the development process for women's products. The ideal candidate will lead a talented team, ensuring high-quality outcomes and on-time delivery. Key responsibilities include vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and inspiring the team. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including a performance-based bonus and funded healthcare.

Benefits

Performance-based Bonus opportunity

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Contributory Employer pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of garment technology and fit evaluation.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of the womenswear category.
• Manage a high-performing team of Product Developers.
• Ensure quality and compliance of products.

Skills

Garment technology expertise

Strong leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join us in shaping the future of Gymshark’s womenswear. We’re looking for a Product Development Manager who will take ownership of the development process for our women's product category — leading a talented team, driving quality, and ensuring every product is delivered on time and to the highest standards. This is a role for a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and knows how to turn design ideas into products our community loves.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be the driving force behind the end-to-end product development process — from design handover through to black seal approval — making sure everything lands on time, to spec, and ready to perform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Product Development: Oversee the development of the womenswear category, managing milestones and timelines to deliver each collection on schedule.
• Inspire & Lead Your Team: Manage and develop a high-performing team of Product Developers, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for growth.
• Deliver Quality Products: Ensure every technical pack, approval, and sample meets Gymshark’s performance, quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Problem-Solve & Mitigate Risk: Act as the first point of escalation for any development challenges and create solutions that keep projects on track.
• Collaborate Across the Business: Partner with Design, Technical, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless cross-functional alignment.
• Vendor Management: Work closely with vendors and mills to ensure timely, accurate sample delivery and resolve any production issues quickly.
• Report & Communicate: Provide senior management with clear updates on progress, risks, and key metrics.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert knowledge of garment technology, fit evaluation, and pattern making.
• Strong technical understanding of colour development, raw materials, and quality processes.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills — you inspire collaboration and get the best out of people.
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident reporting on development progress and risks to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with global supply chains and cross-functional partners.

This is a hybrid role and would require 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 strive to be inclusive in all aspects of employment. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or disabilities during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly. If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment, please email [e-mail].

About Us

We unite the conditioning community. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best. We’re growing rapidly around the world and looking for people who want to join us for the ride. Our plans are ambitious, and 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