I am delighted to be recruiting for my client, one of the leading suppliers to major retailers and supermarkets in the UK. My client has a reputation for undisputed quality, outstanding compliance, and first-class design and production. This position will lead the technical team to ensure product quality, fit, and compliance across all customer accounts. The role will work closely with design, merchandising, and production teams, as well as UK and overseas offices and factories, to deliver commercially viable, well-executed products.
Depending on experience, the role can be appointed at Manager or Director level. This role is based in my clients London office and does offer some hybrid working.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Lead, manage, and develop the garment technology team
Oversee fit, sealing, and product approvals in line with critical path timelines
Conduct risk assessments on construction, fabrics, trims and performance
Improve and streamline internal technical systems and processes
Work closely with design and merchandising to support development and resolve technical issues
Maintain strong relationships with customers and manage fit meetings and feedback
Resolve production and quality issues in collaboration with overseas teams and factories
Ensure all products meet customer standards, brand manuals and testing requirements
Travel to factories overseas when required to review capabilities and support production
Person Specification:
10+ years' experience in a technical role within apparel (supplier and/or retail)
Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical management role
Experience working with major UK retailers and a strong understanding of their requirements, including fit, seal processes, and in-store quality expectations
Experience with sustainable products and materials (desirable)
Ability to work under pressure to meet critical path deadlines
Highly competent IT skills
To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the UK, and or be based in the UK and have experience working with the UK market
