Madison is the UK’s leading distributor of premium bicycles, clothing, parts and accessories. Based in Milton Keynes, home to the biggest brands in cycling.
The Garment Technologist supports the process for product development across Madison’s apparel collections, ensuring products are to an excellent standard: Fit is consistent, construction meets requirements, and approved samples are ready for bulk manufacture.
To provide construction and fabric performance expertise to the Design and Development team during the development cycle.
Responsible for maintaining Madison’s database of size specifications and blocks.
Collaborate with the product development and production team to achieve key deadlines within the established Critical Path.
Manage the testing and reporting program to ensure all products meet quality and legal standards.
Build competitor awareness to enable quality, fit and performance benchmarking.
Proactively monitor, investigate and support the resolution of any quality issues.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the cycle industry and functional garments, including construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques.
Good communicator, confident at building internal and external relationships
Handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while staying calm and efficient.
Ability to work confidently with email, spreadsheets and office applications.