Karl Askill

Gymshark / Print & Graphic Design Manager

Karl is a multi-disciplinary Graphic Designer, with over a decade of industry experience across fashion and apparel, marketing, and publishing.

Educated at the London College of Communication, he began his career as an editorial designer with roles at British GQ, WIRED, and independent design agency, Peter Willberg Studio.

Karl continued to work in print and publishing as a freelance designer, before switching focus to apparel design in 2014 when he joined Next as a menswear designer.

Karl is now the Print and Graphic Design Manager for Gymshark, joining the brand in 2019. Working alongside product buying and development partners, he leads a team of creatives responsible for delivering seasonal graphic collections for all Men’s and Women’s apparel and accessories.

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