Junior Garment Technologist

Frasers Group PLC T/A Sports Direct International; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in retail is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team and elevate the fitting process for premium brands. This role involves leading fit sessions, collaborating closely with design teams, and ensuring the highest standards of product quality. The company fosters a culture of fearless thinking and ownership, providing employees with the opportunity to grow their careers significantly. With a focus on recognition and personal development, you will be part of a dynamic environment that celebrates achievements and encourages forward-thinking. If you are passionate about retail and eager to make an impact, this position offers an exciting opportunity to thrive.

Benefits

Frasers Champion recognition

Bonuses for top performers

Frasers Festival events

CEO Sessions access

Retail Reconnect experience

Free gym classes

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Retail Trust charity

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Previous fitting experience is essential for this role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions and ensure consistent product fit.
• Record fit comments and communicate with factories.
• Analyze test reports and oversee care label approvals.

Skills

Fitting experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Experience in a similar role

Experience in retail/similar industry

Job description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our mission- we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits- Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself- Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

• Attend weekly fit sessions across both men’s and womenswear (including accessories).
• Independently lead the fit session for your own brands/categories, and work closely with the design team to ensure excellent and consistent fit of the product.
• Record all fit comments and clearly relay to the factories, ensuring amendments are accurately reflected in future samples or production.
• Ensure all garments are sealed in line with the CP.
• Analysis of test reports and oversee the care label approvals for your own brand/product category.
• Maintain grading/sizing rules for each garment type and for each individual brand.
• Help techs to create a block library for each brand, ensuring this is updated each season.
• Work with QC team on supplier audits/production checks.
• Report on quality, faults and production each season detailing each factory performance against target.
• Help to establish new innovation technologies e.g. 3D fitting, testing new performance fabrics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Fitting experience.
• Experience working in a retail/similar industry.
• A high level of self-motivation, commitment, and dedication.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Communication skills, both written and oral.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1 million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” run by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues' Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that it's not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focused and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focused and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.