Garment Technologist

boohooMAN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Manchester is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to enhance product quality and fit. You will work closely with the Buying and Design teams to manage the fitting process and ensure compliance with product safety standards. Candidates must have a technical qualification and proven experience in a fast-paced fashion environment. This role offers competitive benefits, including 25 days holiday, discretionary bonuses, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company share scheme

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Free gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Private Healthcare options

Learning and development support

Discount across all Debenhams Group brands

Qualifications

• Experience as a Garment Technologist in a fast-paced fashion environment is essential.
• Multi-product experience, including fringe areas, with flexibility to move across categories.
• Organised, agile and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with the Buying team to improve fit and elevate product quality.
• Owning fit sessions for product areas, balancing speed with quality.
• Managing the end-to-end fitting process, building trust with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Experience as a Garment Technologist

Strong technical knowledge of garment fit and construction

Excellent communication skills

Pattern cutting knowledge

Strong stakeholder management

Confidence using Excel, Word, and Outlook

Education

Technical qualification

Job description

At boohooMAN, we’re redefining menswear with bold style, fearless innovation and a fresh, disruptive approach to fashion. From streetwear and tracksuits to statement going-out gear, product is everything to us. We don’t do average—not now, not ever.

We obsess over detail, move fast, and react quicker. Our mission? To keep our customers’ fits on lock 24/7 by delivering standout fashion at speed.

The Role

Our Garment Technology team sits at the heart of the business, driving quality, fit and performance across our product range. Working closely with Buying and Design, you’ll play a key role in bringing commercially strong, high-quality product to market - fast.

With an in-house lab at our Head Office and a Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Leicester, we’re serious about innovation, efficiency and raising the bar.

What you'll be doing:

• Partnering closely with the Buying team to improve fit and elevate product quality
• Owning fit sessions for your product areas, both in-house and at source, balancing speed with quality and making confident commercial decisions
• Managing the end-to-end fitting process, building trust with internal teams and suppliers
• Sending clear, accurate and timely technical comments to suppliers in line with KPIs
• Supporting new product development by working with Design, Buying and suppliers to improve quality and reduce costs
• Ensuring full compliance with product safety and REACH legislation, managing risk and overseeing relevant testing
• Investigating and resolving non-compliance efficiently
• Contributing to initiatives aimed at reducing customer returns
• Championing quality at every stage, while maintaining a strong commercial mindset

Working With Us

This is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment - and we love it. You’ll need to be agile, adaptable and ready to challenge the status quo. We empower our people with autonomy, encourage innovation and support continuous learning and growth. We’re passionate, creative and proud to work as one team.

About You

• Experience as a Garment Technologist in a fast-paced fashion environment is essential
• A technical qualification
• Multi-product experience, including fringe areas, with flexibility to move across categories
• Confident and assertive, with the ability to lead and manage your own fit sessions
• Strong technical knowledge of garment fit and construction
• Pattern cutting knowledge is highly desirable, alongside grading and grade rule expertise
• Experience working directly with factories and a solid understanding of production processes
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management
• Organised, agile and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident using Excel, Word and Outlook
• Open to overseas travel
• Eager to develop and expand your skill set as the role evolves

What you'll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company share scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free gym membership
• Employee assistance programme including 24-hour confidential helpline
• Our Reward Platform allows you to tailor your benefits to suit your needs - such as Private Healthcare, Dental and Healthcare Cash Plans, a Cycle2work Scheme and plenty of fun anytime benefits such as coffee club or virgin experience days.
• Discount across all Debenhams Group brands
• Discount & Cashback portal
• Season Ticket Loans
• Learning and development support and opportunities both internally and externally
• Our social calendar? Next level!

If you thrive in a high-energy environment, love product, and want to be part of a brand that’s pushing menswear forward - we want to hear from you.