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.
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Role: Garment Technologist
Brand: Myprotein Activewear (www.mp.com)
Reporting to: Head of Product
Location: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office Based
THG Nutrition:
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.
Why be a Garment Technologist at MP Activewear?
Joining THG as a Garment Technologist offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the fastest-growing activewear 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.
As Garment Technologist, you’ll:
1. Working with the design team to develop the product range from idea conception to final product
2. Using technical knowledge to apply the correct finishing techniques to garments and accessories
3. Working with the Head of Product to ensure all garments, trims and fabrics are fit for purpose and approved
4. Manage/Mentor Assistant Garment Technologists in the team
5. Review fit on all sample stages with agreement from the line manager and amend when necessary
6. Update all technical packs with any amendments through from approval to pre-production
7. Provide testing criteria to each supplier, ensuring product is compliant and fit for purpose internationally
8. Full understanding of testing requirements and QA standards
9. Supporting the manufacture base with any technical issues during production
10. Managing and maintaining technical size charts and overall fit of the range
11. Updating and communicating size guides for the website users to understand the fit of the range
12. Analysing returns reports for QC issues in order to improve future orders, especially focusing on the fit concerns
13. Keep critical paths up to date throughout the season
14. Assisting the Head of Product throughout the season
15. Striving for innovation, researching new trends and technologies
What skills and experience do I need for this role?
16. 4+ years’ experience in the sportswear or clothing industry, with a relevant degree
17. Experience of producing and managing product tech packs through the production process
18. Experience providing company testing criteria to suppliers ensuring the product is compliant globally
19. Managed and maintained product size charts and fits to create consistency throughout the range
20. Ability to realise creative design ideas into feasible end products with a strong commercial and technical understanding
21. Construction and fit experience is key
22. Well organised with a strong professional mindset
23. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office as well as experience in Illustrator and InDesign
What’s in it for me?
Career Development
24. Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in-house L&D team.
25. Develop expertise through our up-skilling programme in partnership with industry-leading training providers.
Enhanced Leave
26. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
27. Enjoy your birthday off on us!
28. Up to 10 days compassionate leave and the ability to buy back up to 3 days annually.
Wellbeing Support
29. Face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
30. Access to our in-house CBT therapist.
31. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.
32. State-of-the-art on-site gym and physio.
Other Perks
33. Save up to 12% on personal tech with our salary sacrifice scheme.
34. Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
35. 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.
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.