Gymshark

Outdoor & Apparel

ProductDeveloper

£50–75k ~AI est. Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Product Developer at Gymshark. Skills: Product development, Menswear collections, Garment execution. Manage menswear style development. Lead fit sessions”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality product; Deliver technically robust product; Develop fit-for-purpose product; Meet seasonal strategies; Meet commercial targets; Meet brand expectations; Ensure consistency in fit; Ensure consistency in construction; Ensure consistency in quality; Achieve development timelines; Meet quality standards; Meet technical specifications

Industry & Context.

Outdoor & Apparel
Problems you'll solve

Risk identification; Solution proposal; Problem-solving capability

Eligibility Requirements

Independent travel required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Apparel product development qualification, Product development experience, Menswear sportswear activewear experience, Garment construction expertise, Technical product development expertise, Performance fabrics understanding, Product development timelines management, Cross-functional team collaboration, External vendor collaboration, Clear technical information articulation, High attention to detail, Organisational skills, Managing multiple priorities, Commercial awareness, Risk identification, Viable solution proposal, Proactive mindset, Solutions-focused mindset, Problem-solving capability, PLM systems experience, Accurate technical documentation, Microsoft Excel proficiency, Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency, Microsoft Word proficiency, Adobe Illustrator proficiency

Nice to Have

Global sportswear brands experience, Activewear brands experience, Pattern cutting knowledge, Garment engineering knowledge, International supplier experience

What You'll Do.

Manage menswear style development

Communicate fit amendments

Communicate construction amendments

Own garment execution

Ensure measurement compliance

Ensure quality compliance

Ensure construction compliance

Ensure fit compliance

Ensure consistency compliance

Sign off Bills of Materials

Complete technical documentation

Maintain safety documentation

Maintain legal documentation

Collaborate with Design

Align products with vision

Deliver commercially viable solutions

Deliver technically sound solutions

Provide construction method input

Recommend quality improvements

Recommend cost efficiency improvements

Partner with Materials teams

Support fabric development

Support trim development

Support logo development

Coordinate with cross-functional teams

Act as technical contact

Build vendor relationships

Build supplier relationships

Support development timelines

Support quality standards

Support technical specifications

Identify wear testing requirements

Analyse wear testing results

Feed back improvements

Ensure safety standards

Ensure regulatory standards

Ensure sustainability standards

Ensure performance claims

Ensure product claims

Maintain development documentation

Track development progress

Identify development risks

Implement delay solutions

Support development workshops

Support pre-costing activities

Support design handovers

Analyse performance feedback

Identify improvement trends

Provide improvement recommendations

Contribute to product standards improvement

Contribute to process improvement

Contribute to best practices improvement

Support cross-functional projects

Support business growth initiatives

Support product innovation initiatives

Act as positive role model

Foster collaborative environment

Foster inclusive environment

Foster high-performance environment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Design; Materials; Sourcing; Technical teams; Quality; Colour; Vendors; Suppliers

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Technical information articulation

Process & Methodology

Product Creation Calendar, Critical Path timelines

Full Job Description

THE ROLE. As a Product Developer (Menswear), you are responsible for managing the execution of styles from concept to launch, bringing to market world-class, fit-for-purpose product built and engineered to Gymshark standards. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, technically robust product, using your expertise to support the creation of innovative and performance-driven menswear collections. Partnering closely with Design, Materials, Sourcing, and Technical teams, you will ensure products are developed in line with seasonal strategies, commercial targets, and brand expectations. You will operate with a high level of ownership across your categories, ensuring consistency in fit, construction, and quality while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING. Managing the development of menswear styles from concept through to launch, in line with the Product Creation Calendar and Critical Path timelines. Leading fit sessions and proto reviews, ensuring clear and concise communication of fit and construction amendments to cross-functional teams and vendors. Owning garment execution, ensuring compliance with measurements, quality, construction, fit, and consistency in line with Gymshark standards, manuals, and minimum make guidelines. Developing and finalising Tech Packs, including signing off Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring all technical documentation (testing, safety, legal) is completed and accurately maintained within PLM systems. Collaborating closely with Design to ensure products align with creative vision while delivering commercially viable and technically sound solutions. Providing input into construction methods and recommending improvements to enhance product performance, quality, and cost efficiency. Partnering with Materials teams to support fabric, trim, and logo development, contributing technical expertise to ensure products are fit for purpose. Coordinating with cross-functional teams

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