Function: Assistant Designer
Reports to: Head of Design
Level: Exec (green)
Location: Leeds (Colton) 2mins from Junction 46 – M1, 20mins from Leeds Station
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Job Summary
We are recruiting for a multi - product assistant Designer to join the Gym King creative team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing area of our business.
To support the Gym King Design department across kidswear, men’s & women’s product areas, through range building and sample development, working with internal designers across men’s and women’s and reporting into the Head of Design. Help support in the building of collections that are innovative and reflective of our customer.
• A multi-product clothing designer with a strong creative, trend led eye
• Be commercially aware and have strong knowledge of market trends within our sports and athleisure sector. Contribute to new development direction by bringing newness and ideas set around the company’s vision.
• To manage the execution of designs from tech pack through into sales samples working with product developer.
• Work closely with design team and Head of Design to support across the department.
• Work with internal Garment Tech and Buying departments to help build and develop the collections and where required respond quickly with product requests and updates.
• Ensure all timelines are met including CAD overviews, tech packs and sample reviews.
• Tech packs are completed to a high standard and can be accurately translated by the factories.
• Build and maintain close links with our offshore and UK supply base with daily communication.
• Attend fit and proto meetings. Ensure CAD’s and tech packs are updated where required.
• Ensure all information is accurately recorded and any key information is provided to internal teams.
Key Competencies & Behaviours:
• Collaborative approach to work.
• good knowledge / understanding of fabrics
• Keen eye for detail
• Demonstrate a proactive can-do approach to problem solving
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Creative flair with a passion for design
• Willing to help across all levels of the business
• High affinity to the Gym King brand, with a keen interest in product
• High energy levels & inspiring ability to maintain positive outlook throughout a focused development period
• Flexible and open-minded approach to evolving business requirements
Experience / Credentials:
• 1 years minimum experience in a design role
• Branded apparel experience desired
• Experience working with a sportswear apparel/activewear preferably mens/ womenswear
• Fashion athleisure design experience desired.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Power Point
• Relevant degree in apparel or sportswear
• Liaison with suppliers experience
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and fabrics
Gym King values:
• Fearless
• Focussed
• Driven
• Resilient
• Team Player
The successful candidate will demonstrate behaviours that are aligned to these values.
Benefits:
• Salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) option to ‘buy’ up to 2 extra days
• Free onsite parking
• Relaxed and friendly working environment
• 50% Gym King discount for staff, friends & family
• 10 days sick pay (after completion of probationary period)
• Hybrid working (1 in 5 days, usually on a Wednesday)
• Health Cash Plan (after completion of probationary period)
• GK profit related bonus scheme
• Flexible start (between 08:00-10:00) & finish (between 16:00 – 18:00) times
• Staff shop with heavily discounted sample Gym King products
• Cycle to Work
• Fully paid for annual staff party
Working hours: Due to the nature of this role, the hours will be full time (37.5 hours per week) Monday-Friday, although a flexible approach is required at times to meet the needs of the role.
Location: This role is based at Unit 6 Temple Point, Bullerthorpe Lane, Colton, Leeds LS15 9JL. 2 minutes off the M1 J46. 20 minutes from Leeds station.
How to apply: If you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please send over your CV, portfolio (or examples of recent work) and covering letter detailing your characteristics and experience. Please also detail current notice period and potential start date to careers@gymking.com
