Garment Technologist - Myprotein Activewear

Role: Garment Technologist

Brand: Myprotein Activewear (www.mp)

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 worlds 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 fastestgrowing activewear brands MP Activewear. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping our product range ensuring quality and innovation are at the heart of every garment. With exposure to endtoend 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 youll:

• Working with the design team to develop the product range from idea conception to final product
• Using technical knowledge to apply the correct finishing techniques to garments and accessories
• Working with the Head of Product to ensure all garments trims and fabrics are fit for purpose and approved
• Manage/Mentor Assistant Garment Technologists in the team
• Review fit on all sample stages with agreement from the line manager and amend when necessary
• Update all technical packs with any amendments through from approval to preproduction
• Provide testing criteria to each supplier ensuring product is compliant and fit for purpose internationally
• Full understanding of testing requirements and QA standards
• Supporting the manufacture base with any technical issues during production
• Managing and maintaining technical size charts and overall fit of the range
• Updating and communicating size guides for the website users to understand the fit of the range
• Analysing returns reports for QC issues in order to improve future orders especially focusing on the fit concerns
• Keep critical paths up to date throughout the season
• Assisting the Head of Product throughout the season
• Striving for innovation researching new trends and technologies

What skills and experience do I need for this role

• 4 years experience in the sportswear or clothing industry with a relevant degree
• Experience of producing and managing product tech packs through the production process
• Experience providing company testing criteria to suppliers ensuring the product is compliant globally
• Managed and maintained product size charts and fits to create consistency throughout the range
• Ability to realise creative design ideas into feasible end products with a strong commercial and technical understanding
• Construction and fit experience is key
• Well organised with a strong professional mindset
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office as well as experience in Illustrator and InDesign

Whats in it for me

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by our inhouse L&D team.
• Develop expertise through our upskilling programme in partnership with industryleading training providers.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enjoy your birthday off on us!
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave and the ability to buy back up to 3 days annually.

Wellbeing Support

• Facetoface and virtual appointments with our inhouse GP.
• Access to our inhouse CBT therapist.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.
• Stateoftheart onsite gym and physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12 on personal tech with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50 staff discount on THG brands and access to onsite staff shop and barber.