ABOUT THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
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ABOUT US

MP Activewear, a division of Myprotein, is a leading activewear brand dedicated to inspiring healthier, more active lifestyles through innovative and stylish apparel. Our clothing collection plays a vital role in this mission, and we are seeking a talented and passionate Design Manager to help shape the future of our activewear range.

THE ROLE

As Design Manager, you will lead and inspire the design team across Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories categories. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will drive the creation of stylish, functional, and high-performance apparel that resonates with our customers and elevates MP’s position in the activewear market.
You will collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and buying teams to manage the full design lifecycle—from concept through to production—ensuring collections are innovative, on-trend, commercially viable, and aligned with our brand ethos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the design team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and high performance across Men’s, Women’s, and Accessories lines.
• Develop and deliver innovative, trend-led collections that embody MP Activewear’s brand values and appeal to our active customer base.
• Conduct ongoing research into fashion trends, fabrics, technologies, and sustainability to ensure products remain current, functional, and market-leading.
• Collaborate with product development to ensure designs meet technical, fit, functionality, and production requirements.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the product development process, timelines, and critical path milestones.
• Present design concepts and collections confidently to stakeholders, integrating feedback to refine and enhance output.
• Work with buying teams to select materials that balance sustainability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor competitor activity, influencer trends, and market shifts to maintain MP’s competitive edge.
• Participate in fittings and collaborate closely with production teams to ensure the highest quality execution of designs.