Assistant Designer - Sportswear | Myprotein

Assistant Designer (Sportswear)

Area: THG Nutrition (Myprotein Activewear)

Reporting to:
Designer / Junior Designer

Role location: THG HQ, 7-9 Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 0AF
(Full Time Office Based)

About THG Nutrition & Wellness: THG Nutrition & Wellness is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, its family of brands, Myvegan, My vitamins and MP Activewear. We want to be the world’s most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives.

Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and empower those who want more.

At MP, you won’t just be supporting design; you’ll be actively shaping it. This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced, ambitious design team where ideas move quickly from concept to consumer. You’ll gain end‑to‑end exposure to the full product lifecycle, working closely with experienced designers, technical teams and global suppliers. You’ll see your designs come to life at scale, worn by a highly engaged and growing customer base.

You’ll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, challenge convention, and stay ahead of market trends while developing strong technical and commercial skills. With access to a broad supplier base, innovative fabrics and new manufacturing techniques, this role offers a genuine platform to grow your design career within a globally recognised brand.

• Work with the design team to develop the product range from concept to final product for both mens and womenswear categories and present this in season presentations.
• Use technical and innovative knowledge to create concepts and designs through to the delivery of the final product, pushing this forward season on season.
• Develop the design, liaising with factories to ensure products are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Complement designs with sourcing of trims and fabrics, whilst meeting price points.
• Stay at the forefront of market trends both internally and externally.
• Keep up to date with new factories and techniques used for fabrics, finishes and more.
• Support the manufacturing base with any technical issues during production.
• Maintain critical paths up to date throughout the season.

• Relevant degree level education (Fashion/Textile Design).
• Experience with designing / producing and updating product tech packs through the design/production process.
• Knowledge of product and manufacturing.
• Strong Adobe skills in Photoshop / Illustrator.
• Confident and clear communication skills at all levels and a desire to build strong working relationships.
• Planning and organisational skills, with problem‑solving abilities.
• The desire to improve ways of working and innovate, driven, enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Adaptability and flexibility to thrive within this fast‑growing business.
• Understanding of the sports/performance market.

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in‑house L&D team.
• Develop your expertise through an upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enjoy a day off on your birthday!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

• Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
• State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym.
• Access to on‑site physio.

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On‑site staff shop.
• Access to on‑site barber.
• Refer someone and earn up to £1,000 when they pass probation.
• Anniversary gifts for 5 and 10 years of service.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive, and…