Technical Manager

Club L London

Manchester

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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

About Us

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.

From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Technical Manager to join our Product team and lead the Garment Technology function.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for supporting and developing the technical team, maintaining high technical standards and continually improving the way we develop and deliver product.

We’re looking for someone who is product obsessed – someone with a great eye for product, strong technical expertise and a real understanding of what makes a garment fit, feel and look right. A big focus of the role will be product quality and reducing returns, using technical expertise, customer feedback and data to continually improve our product.

Key Responsibilities

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.

About You

Previous experience in a Technical Manager/Garment Technology Manager role within fashion retail
Strong technical knowledge across fit, garment construction, measurements, grading and quality.
An understanding of testing and compliance is essential.
Experience managing, developing and motivating a technical team.
Strong understanding of the fashion product development process and critical path.
Analytical and comfortable working with data, KPIs and returns insights.
A naturally organised and process-driven approach.
Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail
Confident working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
A collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused management style.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
Willing to travel as required to our London office and global supply base.

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