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About the Role

This role supports the design and product development of collections for USA Pro and Slazenger, focusing on commercially relevant womenswear sportswear from concept to production. You will collaborate with various teams and overseas suppliers to create product that balances fashion, performance, quality, fit, and commerciality.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of women's sportswear collections across USA Pro and Slazenger, including performance, fitness, training and lifestyle product.
• Research seasonal fashion and sportswear trends, competitor brands, market direction, colour, fabric, print, graphic and silhouette trends to identify relevant product opportunities.
• Develop mood boards, trend presentations, colour stories and customer-focused design concepts.
• Translate creative concepts into commercially viable sportswear product, considering functionality, performance, fit and end use.
• Create accurate CADs, technical drawings, colourways and specification information to support the product development process.
• Assist with fabric, trim, print, branding and component sourcing, considering performance, quality, cost and commercial suitability.
• Develop product details including trims, panels, colour blocking, branding, prints, graphics and functional features.
• Work closely with Buying, Garment Technology and Product Development to ensure designs meet customer, quality, fit and commercial requirements.
• Communicate regularly with overseas suppliers and factories to manage product developments, comments, approvals and critical path deadlines.
• Review samples and provide clear, concise and accurate development comments to suppliers.
• Attend fit sessions alongside the Garment Technology team, contributing to fit, construction and product improvements.
• Develop a strong understanding of sportswear garment construction, performance fabrics and technical product requirements.
• Manage samples throughout the development process, ensuring they are organised and available for fittings, meetings and presentations.
• Support range reviews, product sign-offs and internal presentations.
• Help maintain accurate design and development information across the range.
• Keep up to date with the wider sportswear market, emerging brands, consumer behaviour and innovations in activewear.
• Contribute positively to the creative culture of the design team, bringing fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach every day.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a fashion, sportswear or product design role, ideally within a retailer, supplier or sportswear brand.
• An understanding of current sportswear and fashion trends and how these can translate into commercial product.
• Experience designing across womenswear product categories; sportswear or activewear experience would be highly advantageous.
• An understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims and product development.
• An interest in performance fabrics and technical sportswear innovation.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of the UK and international sportswear market.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple developments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and overseas suppliers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn and develop.
• AI design tools or generative AI experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• Is ambitious, motivated and eager to develop their career in sportswear design.
• Is genuinely excited by womenswear, fitness, sport and the wider activewear market.
• Has a strong creative point of view while understanding commercial product.
• Is naturally curious about fabrics, construction, fit and how garments perform.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the team.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Has a strong work ethic and isn't afraid to get hands-on with product.
• Takes ownership and follows developments through from concept to final product.
• Has exceptional attention to detail.
• Is confident sharing ideas and receptive to feedback.
• Constantly looks for inspiration across fashion, sport, culture and the wider market.
• Takes pride in creating product that customers genuinely want to wear.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent CAD and technical drawing skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Junior

Benefits

• Frasers Champion peer nominated recognition scheme
• Retail Reconnect store/warehouse experience
• Fearless 1200 performance-based reward scheme
• Frasers Fit wellbeing programme including free gym classes and discounted memberships
• Free access and support from the Retail Trust charity (24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling, financial/legal support)

About the Company

• Frasers Group is rethinking retail through digital innovation and unique store experiences, serving consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally.
• The company's vision is to build the planet’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.
• The purpose is to elevate the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences.
• Frasers Group encourages a culture of 'fear less and do more', with employees who are forward thinkers, driven to operate outside their comfort zone and embrace challenges.
• USA Pro and Slazenger are established sportswear brands within Frasers Group with a strong heritage.
• Frasers Group is investing in its own-brand portfolio, evolving product offers for USA Pro and Slazenger to deliver exciting, relevant, and commercially successful sportswear.