Senior Garment Technologist in Stretford

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.

From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Garment Technologist to join our team at our Manchester HQ, leading fit and quality across the full product development lifecycle. You will take ownership of fit sessions, supplier communication, and quality standards, ensuring all products meet the brand’s expectations for fit, consistency, and performance.

Working closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising, you will play a key role in driving best practices, improving processes, and reducing returns. You will also support and develop junior team members while building strong relationships with our global supply base. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical expertise, a commercial mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality product.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the design, production, and merchandising team throughout the product development process.
• Own and lead live fit sessions, working collaboratively with the design team to achieve the perfect Club L London product.
• Creation of comprehensive, logical, and clearly written fit comments complete with supporting imagery and diagrams.
• Communicating daily with a global supply base to ensure all products are manufactured to the required fit and quality standards.
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure critical business deadlines are achieved.
• Approval of care labels and test reports.
• Ownership of departmental product returns, investigating high returning styles and bringing solutions to achieve company returns targets.
• Develop junior members of the team to support progression within the department.
• Support and educate suppliers to achieve consistent quality and fit across a global supply base.
• Implement departmental projects to standardise and improve ways of working.
• Work closely with the inbound QC team to improve quality and minimise customer returns.
• Travel as required to visit the supply base and warehouse.

About You

Previous experience as senior technologist is preferred but not essential.

Preferably a degree or similar within technical textiles.

Ability to fit accurately and at speed to ensure Club L London are first to market with the latest trends.

Strong understanding of pattern cutting and garment construction, a pattern cutting background is preferred but not essential.

Attention to detail is key to maintain the brands quality standards.

An understanding of testing and compliance is essential.

Passionate about the Club L London product, customer focused attitude and commercial eye.

Must be organised and able to lead and work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Desire to progress and grow within a team, taking on extra responsibilities where relevant

What's on offer?

• Bi-Annual Dress Allowance
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Early Finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products

England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland