Interim Garment Technologist - MP Activewear (3 Days per week)

THG; Trafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading activewear brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Garment Technologist to ensure quality and innovation in their product range. You will work closely with the design team, manage technical size charts, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in the clothing industry with a relevant degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential. This role comes with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in the sportswear or clothing industry.
• Managed product size charts and fits for consistency across ranges.
• Ability to translate creative design concepts into practical products.

Responsibilities

• Develop product range from concept to final product.
• Ensure all garments and trims are fit for purpose.
• Mentor Assistant Garment Technologists.

Skills

Sportswear industry experience

Technical knowledge of garment finishing techniques

Experience with product tech packs

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with Illustrator and InDesign

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree in clothing or related field

Job description

Joining THG as a Garment Technologist offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the fastest-growing active brands, MP Activewear. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product range, ensuring quality and innovation are at the heart of every garment. With exposure to end-to-end production processes and collaboration with a passionate design team, this role offers unparalleled career development, progression opportunities, and the chance to influence an internationally recognised brand.

Responsibilities

• Working with the design team to develop the product range from idea conception to final product
• Using technical knowledge to apply the correct finishing techniques to garments and accessories
• Working with the Head of Product to ensure all garments, trims and fabrics are fit for purpose and approved
• Manage/Mentor Assistant Garment Technologists in the team
• Review fit on all sample stages with agreement from the line manager and amend when necessary
• Update all technical packs with any amendments through from approval to pre-production
• Provide testing criteria to each supplier, ensuring product is compliant and fit for purpose internationally
• Full understanding of testing requirements and QA standards
• Supporting the manufacture base with any technical issues during production
• Managing and maintaining technical size charts and overall fit of the range
• Updating and communicating size guides for the website users to understand the fit of the range
• Analysing returns reports for QC issues in order to improve future orders, especially focusing on the fit concerns
• Keep critical paths up to date throughout the season
• Assisting the Head of Product throughout the season
• Striving for innovation, researching new trends and technologies

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in the sportswear or clothing industry, with a relevant degree
• Experience of producing and managing product tech packs through the production process
• Experience providing company testing criteria to suppliers ensuring the product is compliant globally
• Managed and maintained product size charts and fits to create consistency throughout the range
• Ability to realise creative design ideas into feasible end products with a strong commercial and technical understanding
• Construction and fit experience is key
• Well organised with a strong professional mindset
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office as well as experience in Illustrator and InDesign

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands, Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries; to power and empower those who want more.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata for FTC)
• Enjoy your birthday off on us!
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave and the ability to buy back up to 3 days annually.
• Face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.
• State-of-the‑art on‑site gym and physio.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands and access to on‑site staff shop and barber.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.