Sportswear design Work, Jobs in United Kingdom (with Salaries)

Technical Sportswear Apparel & Accessories Designer / Developer
Planet Knox Ltd —London
- £45,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Junior Apparel Designer
Hela Brands —Huddersfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Digital Design Studio Graduate
JDSPORTS —Manchester
- Full-time
- Time management
- Employee discount
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Head of Design – Womenswear (12 month FTC)
Gymshark —Solihull
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Designer - Women's Outdoor Apparel (Berghaus)
Pentland Brands —London
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Design Manager - MP Activewear
THG —Manchester
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Designer / Developer – Accessories
Rapha —London
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Creative Studio Graduate
JDSPORTS —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Sales Administrator
Kustom Clothing Ltd —Hitchin
- £24,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Employee discount
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B2B Operations Manager
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
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Senior Sales Associate - Regent Street, London
Tory Burch —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Sales Associate
Tory Burch —London
- Full-time
- Sales
- Employee discount
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Sr. Sales Associate
Tory Burch —London
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Cashier
Tory Burch —Bicester
- Part-time
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Senior Stock Associate
Tory Burch —Bicester
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Employee discount
General Manager
Tory Burch —London
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Senior Software Engineer
On AG —London
- IT

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Technical Sportswear Apparel & Accessories Designer / Developer

Planet Knox Ltd
London

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Temp to perm | Full-time | Freelance
£45,000 a year

Benefits

Casual dress
Store discount
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Illustrator
Product development
Organisational skills
Adobe InDesign
Communication skills

Full job description

Technical Performance Apparel & Accessories Designer / Developer

Location: East London 

Type: Freelance initially, with opportunity for permanent employment 

Working Pattern: 4 days studio-based / 1 day remote 

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Approx. £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

About the Role

Knox is a well-established performance-led, premium motorcycle brand that design & produce innovative apparel, protection, gloves and other accessories.

Knox is based between their Lake District Head Office and their East-London design office.

Knox are seeking an experienced and versatile Technical Performance Apparel & Accessories Designer / Developer to join our East London team.

This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role suited to a technically strong product designer with strong experience across performance apparel and accessories. The ideal candidate will combine creative vision with technical understanding, strong construction knowledge, and a practical approach to product development.

Working within a small and collaborative team, the role requires someone who is proactive, resourceful, organised and able to take ownership of products from concept to production.

We are particularly interested in applicants from performance-driven sectors, including:

Activewear
Outdoor apparel
Motorcycle apparel
Cycling
Workwear / PPE
Technical product development studios

This role will involve working across garments, gloves, accessories, armour systems, and emerging 3D development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Design Director, pattern makers, and production team to design and develop new products from initial concept through to production and market launch.
Co-ordinate multiple technical development projects simultaneously across apparel and accessories categories.
Research and develop new concepts, materials, trims, finishes, and construction methods appropriate to each product category.
Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and technical files for product development and factory communication.
Work directly with suppliers and factories on development, costing, lead times, MOQ negotiation, and production troubleshooting.
Maintain clear communication with overseas factories via meetings, email, Teams, and telephone.
Review and comment on samples, ensuring fit, construction, function, and finish meet required standards.
Ensure products meet internal quality expectations alongside relevant CE and safety standards where applicable.
Work alongside testing labs and development partners to support technically compliant product development.
Present concepts and developments clearly to the wider team while responding constructively to feedback.
Attend regular design, development, and production meetings to track progress against critical paths and delivery timelines.
Apply strong garment construction knowledge to ensure products are functional, protective, commercially and technically viable and manufacturable at scale.
Maintain organised archives of samples, trims, fabrics, accessories, and development materials.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 5–10 years’ experience within performance, technical, or protective apparel/product development roles.
Strong technical understanding of apparel construction, manufacturing processes, and product development workflows.
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and InDesign skills.
Competency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with 3D design software is highly desirable.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and manage workload independently.
Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An understanding of functional product design, technical construction, and performance-led development within motorcycle, outdoor, cycling, or protective apparel sectors would be highly advantageous.

Package & Benefits

Freelance role with opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.
Healthcare package available for PAYE employees.
Progressive holiday allowance.
Staff discount.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must submit:

A CV
Cover letter
A concise portfolio showcasing relevant technical and performance product work

A practical pre-hire task may form part of the interview process.

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Employee discount
Private medical insurance
Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

London E8 1HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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sportswear design jobs in united kingdom

Technical Sportswear Apparel & Accessories Designer / Developer

Junior Apparel Designer

Digital Design Studio Graduate

Head of Design – Womenswear (12 month FTC)

Designer - Women's Outdoor Apparel (Berghaus)

Design Manager - MP Activewear

Designer / Developer – Accessories

Creative Studio Graduate

Sales Administrator

B2B Operations Manager

Senior Sales Associate - Regent Street, London

Sales Associate

Sr. Sales Associate

Cashier

Senior Stock Associate

General Manager

Senior Software Engineer

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