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About THGAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.We're a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We're home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.Role: Garment TechnologistBrand: Myprotein Activewear (www.mp.com)Reporting to: Head of ProductLocation: THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully Office BasedTHG Nutrition:THG Nutrition is home to some of the best loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's 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 fastest-growing activewear brands, MP Activewear. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping our product range, ensuring quality and innovation are at the heart of every garment. With exposure to end-to-end 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, you'll:Work with the design team to develop the product range from idea conception to final productUse technical knowledge to apply the correct finishing techniques to garments and accessoriesWork with the Head of Product to ensure all garments, trims and fabrics are fit for purpose and approvedManage/Mentor Assistant Garment Technologists in the teamReview fit on all sample stages with agreement from the line manager and amend when necessaryUpdate all technical packs with any amendments through from approval to pre-productionProvide testing criteria to each supplier, ensuring product is compliant and fit for purpose internationallyHave a full understanding of testing requirements and QA standardsSupport the manufacture base with any technical issues during productionManage and maintain technical size charts and overall fit of the rangeUpdate and communicate size guides for the website users to understand the fit of the rangeAnalyse returns reports for QC issues in order to improve future orders, especially focusing on the fit concernsKeep critical paths up to date throughout the seasonAssist the Head of Product throughout the seasonStrive for innovation, researching new trends and technologiesWhat skills and experience do I need for this role?4+ years' experience in the sportswear or clothing industry, with a relevant degreeExperience of producing and managing product tech packs through the production processExperience providing company testing criteria to suppliers ensuring the product is compliant globallyManaged and maintained product size charts and fits to create consistency throughout the rangeAbility to realise creative design ideas into feasible end products with a strong commercial and technical understandingConstruction and fit experience is keyWell organised with a strong professional mindsetHighly proficient in Microsoft Office as well as experience in Illustrator and InDesignWhat's in it for me?Career DevelopmentAccess bespoke development programmes designed by our in-house L&D team.Develop expertise through our up-skilling programme in partnership with industry-leading training providers.Enhanced Leave25 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 SupportFace-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.Access to our in-house CBT therapist.24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Bupa.State-of-the-art on-site gym and physio.Other PerksSave 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 on-site staff shop and barber.THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.#J-18808-Ljbffr