Head of Concept, Graphics & Print

Gymshark; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based Bonus

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Employee discount

Wellbeing support

Family leave

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Onsite dining & coffee bars

EV charging points

Job summary

Gymshark seeks a Head of Concept, Graphic & Print Design to lead a talented team and shape seasonal direction for graphic and print across product. You’ll work with Design leadership to drive innovation, brand integrity, and customer-focused outcomes.

Role combines strategic thinking with hands-on design, guiding concepts through to final execution and ensuring high-quality product visuals that resonate globally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Graphic, Print, or Creative Design teams within apparel, sportswear, or lifestyle brands.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in apparel graphic design, with apparel print design experience considered a strong advantage.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional graphic design, illustration, and print design capabilities
• Strong understanding of print techniques and product application methods
• Ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives
• A strong awareness of sportswear, fashion, and consumer trends
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A solution‑focused approach with the ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience coaching, developing, and inspiring creative talent

Responsibilities

• Lead Creative Direction across seasonal concepts and brand direction
• Oversee graphics and prints aligned with brand vision and product strategy
• Drive innovation in graphic and print execution and Gymshark aesthetic
• Lead research to identify opportunities and emerging design directions
• Manage and develop a team of Graphic and Print Designers
• Allocate workload and ensure priorities and deadlines are met
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports with feedback and growth plans
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new design talent
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on creativity and accountability
• Oversee end-to-end design process from concept to final execution
• Present concepts and directions at sign-off meetings
• Ensure clear handovers to Development teams and product teams
• Collaborate with Product Development for quality execution
• Champion a customer-first approach across creative output
• Collaborate with Buying/Merchandising to maximise commercial opportunities
• Influence decisions using consumer insights and market data
• Ensure graphics stay on the critical path and meet milestones
• Partner with cross-functional teams for brand consistency

Skills

Creative leadership

Team management

Brand concepting

Graphic design

Print design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE ROLE.

This is an opportunity to lead the creative vision behind all Gymshark graphics and prints, shaping how our brand comes to life across product.

As our Head of Concept, Graphic & Print Design, you'll lead a talented team of Graphic and Print Designers, driving creative excellence from initial concept through to final product execution. Working closely with the Design Director and wider Design leadership team, you'll help define seasonal creative direction, inspire innovation, and ensure every graphic and print solution delivers against both customer and commercial needs.

This role combines creative leadership, people management, strategic thinking, and hands‑on design expertise to create compelling product that resonates with our global community.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.

Lead Creative Direction

• Partner with the Design Director and Heads of Design to shape seasonal concepts, trends, and creative direction
• Create and oversee graphics and prints that align with brand vision, product strategy, and customer needs
• Drive innovation across graphic and print execution, continuously evolving the Gymshark aesthetic
• Lead trend, market, and competitor research to identify opportunities and emerging design directions

Lead & Develop the Team

• Manage and develop a team of Graphic and Print Designers
• Allocate workload effectively across the team to ensure priorities and deadlines are met
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports through regular feedback, development planning, and goal setting
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new design talent
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on creativity, accountability, and growth

Drive Product Excellence

• Oversee the end-to-end graphic and print design process from concept to final execution
• Present concepts, graphics, and print direction at key sign-off meetings
• Ensure all designs are delivered with clear specifications and accurate handovers to Development teams
• Partner with Product Development to achieve exceptional product execution and quality
• Champion a customer‑first approach across all creative output

Deliver Commercial Impact

• Partner with Buying and Merchandising teams to create graphics and prints that maximise commercial opportunities
• Use consumer insights, market intelligence, and product performance data to influence creative decisions
• Understand the commercial impact of previous and current Gymshark products, applying learnings to future ranges
• Ensure graphic and print creation remains on critical path and delivers against business milestones

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with Men's and Women's Design teams to maintain consistency and brand synergy
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships across Product Creation
• Participate in supplier visits to support innovation, speed, and stronger partnerships
• Support market trips, benchmarking activities, and customer research initiatives

WHAT YOU'LL NEED.

• Proven experience leading Graphic, Print, or Creative Design teams within apparel, sportswear, or lifestyle brands
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in apparel graphic design, with apparel print design experience considered a strong advantage.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional graphic design, illustration, and print design capabilities
• Strong understanding of print techniques and product application methods
• Ability to balance creative vision with commercial objectives
• A strong awareness of sportswear, fashion, and consumer trends
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong organisational capability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A solution‑focused approach with the ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience coaching, developing, and inspiring creative talent

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO HAVE.

• Experience working within a global sportswear or performance apparel brand
• A passion for innovation across materials, application methods, and creative processes
• Experience presenting creative concepts to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• A strong understanding of customer insight, market analysis, and product performance metrics

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. We’re 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. We’re 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 you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email [e-mail].

ABOUT US.

We’re 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. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re 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.