🏅 Product Developer / Garment Technologist - SPORTS TEAMWEAR
📍 Greater Manchester | 💰 Up to £38,000 | 🕓 Full Time | 🧵 Sportswear / Apparel Industry
Do you live and breathe sportswear? Passionate about turning product ideas into high-performance garments?
Our client is on the hunt for a creative, detail-driven, and technically skilled Product Developer / Garment Technologist to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking Sports Teamwear company in Greater Manchester.
With over 20 years of industry heritage, our client has evolved into a true teamwear partner—delivering bespoke and personalised performance apparel to clubs, teams, and consumers across the UK. As they continue to scale, they’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and shares their passion for performance, innovation, and excellence.
💡 The Role
As Product Developer/Garment Technologist you’ll own the technical development of sports teamwear garments from concept through to production. You’ll collaborate with designers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure every product meets functional, fit, and brand standards. Your work will directly shape the quality and performance of what athletes wear on game day.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
🧵 Tech Pack Creation: Build and maintain accurate tech packs and size charts using Illustrator & Excel
🧪 Sample & Fit Management: Evaluate samples for quality, construction, and fit
📞 Supplier Communication: Give clear, actionable feedback on prototypes and materials
🧬 Material & Trim Development: Assist in sourcing and approving new fabrics and trims
✅ Quality Control: Conduct wear tests and ensure adherence to technical standards
📆 Project Management: Maintain development calendars and ensure deadlines are met
🔍 Product Research: Keep up with trends, fabrics, and new technologies in teamwear
✅ You’ll Need…
✔️ 3+ years’ experience in sportswear technical product development/ Garment Tech
✔️ Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator & Excel
✔️ Hands-on experience creating tech packs, fit notes, and size specs
✔️ Eye for detail and a passion for technical garment construction
✔️ Great communicator with supplier liaison experience
✔️ Passion for team sports and performance apparel
✔️ Experience with Centric PLM software is a big plus!
💥 What’s in it for you?
🧘 ♀️ Health & Wellbeing Scheme
🛍️ Staff Discount on all products
🚗 Free On-Site Parking
🎓 Ongoing Training & Career Development
🌴 5 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
🙌 Supportive Team Culture – creativity and collaboration at its core