Assistant Garment Technologist in Manchester

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job:

Who We Are

LF Fashion, part of the Li & Fung family, is a global leader in designing, developing and sourcing fashion and apparel. With over 115 years of supply‑chain expertise, we combine creative product design with best‑in‑class production, quality control and global logistics. We work “As One” across the retail landscape to deliver commercial product that sells.

The role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Junior Garment Technologist to support our Technical team and help deliver high‑quality, on‑time product across our designated range. You’ll support Senior Technologists and the Technical Manager, contribute to fit and quality decisions, manage supplier communications and help keep our tech packs and spec library ship‑shape.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and update the spec library and ensure tech packs are prepared to deadline.
• Take clear fit notes, communicate fit decisions to suppliers and manage sample schedules to meet critical paths.
• Work with fabric technologists to assess performance and colour fastness risks.
• Support gold seal approval, check labels and test reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Visit stores and distribution centres for quality appraisals and spot checks.
• Build strong supplier relationships and work with Buying, Merch and AM teams to chase samples and keep projects on track.
• Provide cover across the technical department and support new block development.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Fashion Technology or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in garment technology, product or fabric roles (value retail experience a plus).
• Basic knowledge of fabric technology and pattern cutting, with a broad product awareness.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communicator with good negotiating and influencing ability.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook; comfortable learning new systems.
• Commercial mindset with problem‑solving flair and a solutions focus.

Technical strengths

• Understanding of consumer product safety requirements and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• Able to translate testing and fit feedback into practical product improvements.
• Confident fitting and sealing product on the stand and producing concise fit comments.

Why LF Fashion

Join a global, heritage brand where you’ll learn from experienced technologists, influence product that reaches thousands of customers and grow within a collaborative, fast‑paced team. If you’re passionate about turning good ideas into great product and want a role that mixes hands‑on technical work with commercial impact, you’ll thrive here.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.