Overview

Position Title: APPAREL DESIGN

Company: Gymshark

Location: Halesowen, UK

Job Description:

The Gymshark line is split into 3 main categories: Perform, Train and Life.  As the Design placement student,   you will play a key role in assisting with the design and development process of apparel across Men’s and Women’s product (including accessories) on a global scale.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Design Team with general day-to-day tasks and ensure all timelines are met
  • Work in partnership with the Development Team to fully realise the potential of your product through fit and function
  • Collaborate with designers to produce innovative and inspiring moodboards
  • Learn how to prepare and build presentations
  • Support and assist in weekly fit sessions
  • Assist in the design of cutting-edge, brand appropriate fitness apparel and accessories
  • Demonstrate your creativity and flair and not be afraid to do things differently
  • Gain knowledge of your apparel category across men’s and women’s and be able to commercialise high-end design trends
  • Assist in the execution of a well-balanced and commercial range plan, informed by comparison shopping, industry awareness and trend analysis of current Gymshark styles
  • Understanding of the importance of graphic design (in both prints and branding)
  • Understanding of marketplace trends and lifestyle of the consumer
  • Develop confidence in colouring designs
  • Gain knowledge or ability to learn how to build design specifications  Learn to work with the new Product Lifecycle Management system

Requirements:

  • Working towards an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study
  • Passion for sportswear design
  • Commercial awareness combined with a creative mindset and an eye for detail
  • Knowledge of performance and athleisure fabrics and the needs of the consumer
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to plan and manage time effectively
  • Prepared to help with any task – teamwork is key
  • Be able to take constructive criticism well to meet a brief
  • Fluent in Illustrator and Photoshop programs, preferably on a Mac
  • Good sketching skills for initial ideas

About Gymshark

Gymshark is one of the fastest growing and most recognisable fitness apparel and accessories brands, supported by over 5 million highly engaged social media followers and customers in 100’s of countries.