Garment Tech Lead — Flexible Hours, Quality & Fit

Club L London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Bi-Annual Dress Allowance

25 days annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Flexible working hours

Early Finish Fridays

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount across Club L and.L

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Free snacks, drinks & treats

Social events

Job summary

Club L London is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Garment Technology function within the Product team. You will drive technical standards, coach the team, and collaborate with Design, Production and suppliers to ensure top quality and reduced returns.

The role requires strong knowledge of fit, grading, construction and compliance, plus hands-on leadership in a fast-moving fashion retail environment. Travel to London office and global supply base is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical Manager/Garment Technology Manager role within fashion retail.
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• Lead, manage and develop the Garment Technology team, creating a positive and high-performing environment.
• Set clear objectives and KPIs, supporting the team with coaching, development and day-to-day guidance.
• Act as the technical specialist across the Product team, with a strong eye for fit, construction and overall product quality.
• Maintain and develop Club L London's technical standards across all products.
• Work closely with Design, Product, Production and suppliers to ensure the product looks and feels right, as well as meeting technical standards.
• Review returns data and customer feedback to identify key product issues and opportunities to improve.
• Drive initiatives to reduce fit, construction and quality-related returns and ensure learnings are fed into future product development.
• Identify, lead and implement projects that develop and improve the Technical department.
• Oversee technical milestones as part of the critical path, ensuring key deadlines are achieved.
• Review and improve technical processes to make the team more efficient and consistent.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and work collaboratively to improve technical and product performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Garment Technology team
• Set clear objectives and KPIs for the team
• Act as technical specialist across Product with focus on fit and quality
• Maintain technical standards across all products
• Collaborate with Design, Production and suppliers on product quality
• Analyze returns data and customer feedback for improvements
• Drive initiatives to reduce returns related to fit and quality
• Lead projects to improve the Technical department
• Oversee milestones in the critical path
• Improve technical processes for efficiency
• Build strong supplier relationships for performance improvements

Skills

Technical Manager experience

Garment technology

Fit & construction

Measurements & grading

Testing & compliance

Team leadership

Product development

Data & KPIs

Supplier collaboration

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Job description

Club L London is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Garment Technology function within the Product team. You will drive technical standards, coach the team, and collaborate with Design, Production and suppliers to ensure top quality and reduced returns.

The role requires strong knowledge of fit, grading, construction and compliance, plus hands-on leadership in a fast-moving fashion retail environment. Travel to London office and global supply base is expected.