Bring brilliant Womenswear to life at M&S. As a Garment Development Technologist, you’ll use your technical expertise to develop products that look great, fit beautifully and delivers the quality our customers expect. From shaping specifications and supporting fit approvals to driving innovation, compliance, safety and responsible sourcing, you’ll play a key role in turning great design into market-leading product. Working closely with Design, Buying and our supply base, you’ll help create standout pieces that customers love — and that continue to set M&S apart from the high street.Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.What you’ll do Your key accountabilities will includeKeep abreast of the latest technology trends in materials, fabric, fibre construction techniques etc. and feed these into the product development process.Manage adherence to product safety, compliance and ethical standards in line with legislation and corporate policy.Deliver clear specifications on Design Tech Packs to include fit, fabric quality, Made Well standards, construction and components.Approve fits and contract seals where relevant, ensuring construction and consistency is achieved in line with standards.Accountability for signing off the BOM (Bill of Materials) and ensuring that all relevant product technical documentation, including legal, testing and safety, is present on system at contract seal.Who you are Your skills and experience will includeExpert in the field of technology including manufacturing of fabric / raw materials.Excellent communication skills within FH&B Technical Function, Design and Buying, supply base and Global Sourcing Offices.Multi-task orientated, working to tight deadlines while maintaining entrepreneurialism.Capable of interpreting customer data, including CIU, Bazaar voice, QPIs and online star ratings, to shape future product development strategy.Experience of briefing and specifying direct design sourced product, working with Buying and Design teams to create Tech Packs.What’s in it for you? Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probationCompetitive holiday allowance with the option to buy moreDiscretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the futureTailored induction and training to support your development from day oneExclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portalMarket-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health servicesOne paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to youEveryone’s welcome We are ambitious about the future of retail. We are disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We are transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.#L1-AC1 #LI-Hybrid Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-07
Garment Development Technologist Womenswear employer: Marks & Spencer
Joining M&S as a Senior Technical Program Manager means becoming part of a vibrant and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. With competitive benefits like a generous pension scheme, extensive training programmes, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, M&S fosters a culture of growth and collaboration. Located in a dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects while enjoying a supportive work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
