Senior Designer - MP Activewear

THG; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global ecommerce group is seeking a Senior Clothing Designer to create stylish, functional activewear. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion Design, 3+ years of experience, and a strong portfolio. Responsibilities include designing innovative collections and collaborating with teams to ensure quality and functionality. Competitive benefits and development programs are offered.

Benefits

Access bespoke development programmes

Enhanced Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in clothing design, preferably in activewear.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design work in performance and activewear.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics and technical design.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and trend-led collections for active customers.
• Conduct research on trends, fabrics, and technologies.
• Collaborate with product development for technical requirements.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Collaboration skills

Creativity and commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

As a Senior Clothing Designer, you will be at the forefront of creating stylish, functional, and high‑performance clothing for our men’s and women’s styles. Working closely with the Head of Product, you’ll combine creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of fashion trends to design garments that resonate with our target audience and enhance MP’s presence in the activewear market.

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the world’s online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty. With a team of over 2,500 people across Manchester, New York and beyond, we empower employees to go further, faster.

MP Activewear, a division of Myprotein, is a leading activewear brand dedicated to inspiring healthier, more active lifestyles through innovative and stylish apparel. We are seeking a talented and passionate Design Manager to help shape the future of our activewear range.

Key Responsibilities

• Design innovative and trend‑led collections that reflect MP’s brand ethos and appeal to our active customer base.
• Conduct research on trends, fabrics, and technologies to ensure designs are current, relevant, and functional for performance wear.
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure designs meet technical and production requirements, including fit, functionality, and material selection.
• Create sketches, technical drawings, and detailed specifications to guide the production process.
• Present design concepts and collections to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and refining designs where necessary.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the product development process, timelines, and critical path milestones.
• Work with buying teams to select appropriate materials and ensure sustainability and cost‑efficiency targets are met.
• Stay up‑to‑date with competitor activity, influencers, and industry trends to keep MP at the forefront of the activewear market.
• Assist with fittings and collaborate with the production team to ensure designs are executed to the highest standard.

Qualifications

• A degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in clothing design, preferably within the activewear, sportswear, or fashion industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your design work, particularly in performance and activewear categories.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and technical design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness, designing garments that are both stylish and functional.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally with marketing, production, and product teams.
• A passion for activewear and an understanding of the needs of the modern consumer.

Benefits

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in‑house L&D team.
• Develop expertise through our up‑skilling programme in partnership with industry‑leading training providers.
• Enhanced Leave:
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Birthday off on us!
  • Up to 10 days compassionate leave and the ability to buy back up to 3 days annually.
• Wellbeing Support:
  • Face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP.
  • Access to our in‑house CBT therapist.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.
  • State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym and physio.
• Other Perks:
  • Save up to 12% on personal tech with our salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
  • Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands and access to on‑site staff shop and barber.

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.