Design Lead

OVERVIEW: Gymshark is one of the most engaged fitness communities in the world, built in the gym and grown through genuine connection with the people who train in it. The Spatial Design team is where Gymshark takes physical form: the stores and spaces where the community shows up in the real world. As Spatial Design Lead, you'll be the craft authority and systems thinker for spatial design at Gymshark, defining the design language that scales across a growing portfolio of physical environments and ensuring the quality of every space reflects what the brand stands for. Your remit is the creative standard, the system that carries it, and the designers who deliver it. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Build and evolve Gymshark's spatial design language, including materials palettes, fixture families, spatial principles and experiential standards, into a scalable system that applies consistently across stores, formats and geographies Own and raise the craft standard across Gymshark's physical environments, ensuring work is consistently excellent from first concept through to build Lead on complex spatial projects from early store planning and concept through to build-ready documentation, producing layouts, material specifications and outputs that architects, shopfitters and contractors can work directly from Protect creative intent through the delivery process, translating design standards into requirements that hold up under commercial and operational pressure Work with brand designers to ensure spatial environments express the brand consistently across every real-world touchpoint Line manage and develop spatial designers, investing in their growth through regular feedback, critique and the craft standard you set in your own work Stay close to where spatial design, physical retail and brand experience are heading, bringing that perspective into how the team works and what Gymshark builds Ensure Gymshark's physical spaces feel rooted in the community and culture they're built for, not just well-executed retail environments WHAT YOU'LL NEED: A background in interior design, architecture, spatial design or a related discipline Significant spatial design experience with a portfolio showing genuine craft, strong conceptual thinking and the ability to design spatial languages that scale across multiple environments and formats, not just solve for one space at a time Deep expertise in store planning, layout, zoning and circulation, with the ability to design spaces that work both experientially and commercially Advanced knowledge of materials, finishes and fixture families, with the ability to curate palettes that express the brand, perform well in retail environments and are chosen with an understanding of how they age and are sourced Advanced technical proficiency in CAD and 3D visualisation, producing detailed specifications and build-ready documentation that contractors and shopfitters can work directly from Experience across complex multi-stakeholder projects spanning architects, shopfitters, contractors, brand and operations teams, bringing alignment without losing design intent Genuine curiosity about how people experience physical space, the craft of spatial design and the world Gymshark is building around it CLOSING DATE: Monday 24th August 2026 LOCATION: Please note this is a hybrid role and requires the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in our NYC offices (Greene St) SALARY: This role has a salary range between $123,000 - $160,000. We are committed to fair and consistent pay practices. The salary range shown represents the anticipated hiring range for this position and may vary depending on individual qualifications and internal equity BELONGING AT GYMSHARK. Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email View email address on click.appcast.io . ABOUT US. We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth. THE PERKS. Standard benefits include: Performance-based Bonus opportunity Competitive PTO Contributory 401(k) Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards Funded multi-site fitness membership Enhanced Family Leave plans STD & LTD plans Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 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