Assistant Garment Technologist – Sweaty Betty

Overview

We burst onto the scene as the OGs of female‑first activewear back in 1998. Since then, we’ve been on a global mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. By uniting a global community of women – our sisterhood – together we encourage one another to embrace our bodies and everything we can do with them. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Assistant Garment Technologist to help bring products to life from development to pre‑production.

Values

WE REALLY CARE, FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST, OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER, STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT

Primary Duties

• Create technical specifications within PLM outlining requirements for first prototype – construction, measurement specification and size grading.
• Use technical knowledge to work alongside Design and Buying to engineer product to price point.
• Ensure effective sample management of technical samples for area of ownership – Fit, Wearer Trial and Pre‑Production.
• Attend CP meetings for areas of ownership to ensure on‑time delivery of product to the consumer.
• Own wearer trial process, including sending out samples and surveys and receiving and chasing responses.
• Oversee technical product approval as an end‑to‑end process from Prototype to Pre‑Production in collaboration with cross‑functional teams and suppliers and directly approve for area of ownership.
• Manage and approve for area of ownership.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through clear communication and partnership.
• Deliver speed to market technical approval to support test and learn for area of ownership.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of PLM with all required technical information.
• Provide sample ordering information to support invoicing queries from the invoice team on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Resolve technical product‑related complaints or issues for area of ownership in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, suppliers and mills to correct and agree future actions if required.
• Support seasonal grading and fit review to ensure product fit is consistent and improved where needed.
• Own and schedule store visits with other technical team members and create a store report to share with wider product teams where applicable.
• Support supplier accreditation process to ensure correct permissions are assigned to the supply base, balancing risk and workload.

Must Haves

• 2+ years of experience within the industry.
• Passion for creating high‑quality, well‑fitting product that supports the brand mission.
• Educational background in pattern cutting, clothing technology or production is preferable but not essential.
• Understanding of garment technology, ideally with an area of responsibility and ability to fit independently.
• Awareness of grade rules, testing compliance and garment construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and ideally with understanding of PLM systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with sportswear preferable, but not essential.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

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