Junior Garment Technologist

ABOUT US

From our humble beginnings in 2006 with just three team members, we've grown into a global multi-channel eCommerce powerhouse; home to multiple brands, a worldwide presence, and a passionate team of over 3,500.

Recently we welcomed a new Group CEO who is a bold, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of driving transformation and innovation. With a customer-first mindset, we're making significant investments to fuel exponential growth across all brands.

Are you ready to be part of our extraordinary evolution?

THE ROLE

Working for the OG brand in our group, boohoo will be leading the way in our 2025 transformation. Our technical product team are looking for a strong and confident individual to join the team as a Junior Garment Technologist.

You will work within a team of quality experts and sit alongside the boohoo Buying & Merchandising teams. This role will report to a Senior Technologist and manage a small area of our womenswear collections.

This is a role where you can work at pace, develop your technical skills and continue to learn.

YOUR TEAM

In Garment Technology, we obsess about our products' quality, design, and fit. We collaborate daily with the Buying and Design teams in brand. We've even opened an in-house lab. For us, it's all about speed, being commercial and ensuring our customers look and feel their best.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Junior Garment Technologist to work alongside our buying team, to improve fit and work with suppliers to improve quality.
• Conduct fit sessions for own product area(s) in-house and at source, balancing speed and quality; making commercial decisions with confidence; owning the fitting process and inspiring trust and confidence from colleagues and suppliers.
• Sending clear, concise and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely and agile manner, in line with KPI's.
• Liaising with design, buying and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
• Ensuring compliance with product safety and reach legislation; assessing risk, advising on relevant testing; recording and resolving non-compliance effectively and efficiently.
• Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns.
• Always promoting quality, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience at Assistant Tech level within a similar role in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• A technically oriented qualification, preferably at degree level, is essential.
• Multi-product experience including fringe areas with the ability to move between product areas.
• Confident and assertive individual, with ability to manage their own fit sessions.
• Comprehensive understanding of fitting and fit issues is essential.
• Pattern cutting knowledge and practice is very desirable alongside knowledge of grading and grade rules.
• Experience of working directly with factories, and thorough understanding of factory production, including work-flow and production control.
• First class communication skills.
• An interest in overseas travel desirable.
• Able to meet new challenges with a positive attitude.
• Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks and change direction with agility.
• Confident using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Keen to expand skill set as the role demands.

WORKING WITH US

At Boohoo Group, we don't stand still - we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we're on a mission to get back to our very best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible.

We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you're someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you'll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers-people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. If we believe you could be a great fit for the role, we'll invite you for an informal conversation via phone or Microsoft Teams with a member of our Talent Team.
2. If successful, you'll then meet with the Line Manager at our Dale Street HQ to discuss your experience in more detail and explore the value you can bring to the team.
3. Most of our hiring processes consist of two stages. You may also be asked to meet with Senior Leadership and/or present a task/project.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

2025 is a year for making bold moves, delivering real results, and driving forward with unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, then you belong at Boohoo Group. Let's lead the change together.

Benefits Include: (subject to level and eligibility)

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance.
• Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes.
• 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams.
• A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle.
• Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you at work.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression.
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily.
• Free season ticket loan.