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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.    With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?     Life at THG Nutrition THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries — to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day. Role: Design Manager Brand: Myprotein Activewear (www.mp.com)   Reporting to: Head of Product   Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based   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. Drive the creative vision of the ranges with brand, ensuring the creative brief is been executed.  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. What We’re Looking For Degree in Fashion Design or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in clothing design, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role, preferably in activewear, sportswear, or fashion. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in performance and activewear design. In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and technical design principles. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other relevant design software. Ability to balance creative innovation with commercial insight, designing products that are both stylish and functional. Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Passion for activewear and a deep understanding of the modern consumer’s needs. Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. What’s in it for me? &nbsp