Assistant Garment Technologist - MP Activewear New UK, Manchester

Division

Location

UK, Manchester

Job Type

Full-time

About THG

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.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Brand: MP Activewear

Reporting to: Garment Technologist

Location: THG ICON 1, 7-9 Sunbank Lane, WA15 0AF (fully office based)

Life at THG Nutrition

THG Nutrition is home to some of the world’s most trusted and best-loved wellbeing and nutrition brands, including Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, alongside Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear.

Our brands and people exist to break boundaries — to power and empower those who want more. We move fast, challenge convention, and back ourselves to win. These values shape how we work every day.

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Assistant Garment Technologist to join the growing product team at MP Activewear, a performance-led sportswear brand creating functional, considered activewear designed to support movement and performance.

Working across our activewear collections, you will support the Garment Technologists in ensuring every product meets our high standards for fit, function, quality and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong interest in sportswear and technical product who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, innovative brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Garment Technologists throughout the product development process, from initial development samples through to bulk production.
• Assist with fit sessions by preparing samples, taking accurate notes, recording measurements and updating fit comments.
• Measure and assess garments against technical specifications, size charts and approved standards.
• Support the development of activewear products with a focus on fit, functionality, comfort and performance.
• Help maintain accurate technical packs, specifications, size charts and product records.
• Work closely Product Development and external Production teams to ensure clear communication throughout the development process.
• Review and monitor sample quality, garment construction and workmanship, escalating any concerns where necessary.
• Support communication with suppliers and manufacturers regarding fit, construction, workmanship and quality comments.
• Assist with fabric and garment testing, care label approvals and relevant product compliance documentation.
• Help ensure critical path deadlines are achieved by tracking samples, fit approvals and technical sign-offs.
• Support the assessment of performance fabrics, trims and construction techniques to ensure products are suitable for their intended activity and end use.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in fit consistency, durability, performance and technical standards across MP Activewear collections.

About You:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Garment Technologist, Junior Garment Technologist or Technical Assistant role, ideally within activewear, sportswear, athleisure or a related product category.
• A qualification in Fashion, Clothing Technology, Garment Technology or a related discipline is desirable.
• Good understanding of garment construction, grading, fabrics, fit and manufacturing processes.
• An interest in technical and performance fabrics, including stretch materials and activewear construction, would be advantageous.
• Confident measuring garments and interpreting technical specifications and size charts.
• A strong eye for detail and organisation with an understanding of how fit, construction and fabrication can impact garment performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines in a fast-paced product environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Positive, collaborative and eager to learn, with a genuine enthusiasm for activewear, sportswear and performance product.

What’s in it for me?

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
  
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
  
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

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.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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