Fabric Technologist

FashionUnited Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based Bonus

Funded Healthcare benefit

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Gymshark Employee Discount

Wellbeing Support

Life Assurance

Onsite lunch provision

Job summary

Gymshark in England, United Kingdom is seeking a Fabric Technologist to lead end-to-end development of woven and knitted fabrics and trims. You will work closely with Product Development, Design, Colour and Sourcing to deliver high-performance, sustainable materials for seasonal collections.

The role requires 3+ years in materials development and hands-on collaboration onsite four days a week at Gymshark HQ, plus strong lab testing knowledge and documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in materials development.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabric and material technology, including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, washing, and trim/component development processes.
• Experience developing and commercialising woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and/or trims/components within an apparel, sportswear, or fashion environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and commercial material testing standards.
• Experience working with suppliers and mills throughout the material development lifecycle.
• Onsite collaboration: minimum of FOUR days per week onsite at Gymshark HQ.

Responsibilities

• Developing and industrialising new woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and trims/components across multiple product categories.
• Ensuring material development activities are completed in line with seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams to align on performance, aesthetic, and production requirements.
• Partnering with mills and suppliers to develop innovative, high-performance, and sustainable fabrics, trims, and components from concept through to industrialisation.
• Supporting material quality and performance validation through laboratory testing and compliance assessments.
• Contributing to supplier performance reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrating sustainability considerations into material development to help reduce environmental impact and enhance product sustainability.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation, including material specifications, test reports, and sustainability records.
• Managing and updating physical and digital material and trim libraries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency throughout the development process.

Skills

materials development

fabric technology

knitting & weaving

laboratory testing

Job description

Help shape the future of Gymshark materials

At Gymshark, great products start with great materials. We're looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Fabric Technologist to support the end-to-end development of woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and trims/components, from initial concept through to bulk production.

This role is critical in ensuring our materials meet the highest standards of performance, quality, innovation, and sustainability while supporting the successful delivery of our seasonal product collections. You'll work closely with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams, as well as external mills and suppliers, to develop materials that help bring world-class products to lif

WHAT YOU'LL DO.

As a Fabric Technologist, you'll play a key role in delivering materials that meet both technical and commercial requirements, ensuring development milestones are achieved on time and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and industrialising new woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and trims/components across multiple product categories.
• Ensuring material development activities are completed in line with seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams to align on performance, aesthetic, and production requirements.
• Partnering with mills and suppliers to develop innovative, high-performance, and sustainablefabrics, trims, and components from concept through to industrialisation.
• Supporting material quality and performance validation through laboratory testing and compliance assessments.
• Contributing to supplier performance reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrating sustainability considerations into material development to help reduce environmental impact and enhance product sustainability.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation, including material specifications, test reports, and sustainability records.
• Managing and updating physical and digitalmaterial and trim libraries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency throughout the development process.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED.

Essential Experience & Skills

Minimum of 3 years' experience in materials development.

Strong technical knowledge offabric and material technology, including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, washing, and trim/component development processes.

Experience developing and commercialisingwoven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and/or trims/components within an apparel, sportswear, or fashion environment.

Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and commercial material testing standards.

Experience working with suppliers and mills throughout the material development lifecycle.

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands-on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team, we have a minimum expectation of FOUR days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem-solve, and deliver world-class products for our community.

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 [e-mail] .

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
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (HQ/IQ):

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars

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.

Want to know more about working at Gymshark?

England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland