Junior Garment Technologist

• Location: Leeds (Colton) 2mins from Junction 46 – M1, 20mins from Leeds Station
• Compensation: Dependant on experience

Gym King was founded in 2015 and has grown from ‘bedroom brand’ to a leading athleisure and performance wear company with sales of in excess of £20m through an excellent online presence and market leading retail partners. A highly entrepreneurial business driven as a tight fast-moving SME.

Gym King believes that we are all fighting for something and that something can be achieved with the right mindset and execution, changing our lives for the better forever.

This role is responsible for delivering and driving consistency in fit and a high standard of quality within all products to the brand standards. Working collaboratively on product development ensuring product conforms to the construction, finish, performance, compliance and sustainable/ethical requirements to achieve the required aesthetic. Striving to elevate and constantly evaluate product performance and improve quality and fit where possible.

• Support with technical assistance on womenswear & accessories, with assistance on menswear, and Junior collections when required.
• Where applicable, ensuring that Gym King sizing policy is maintained consistently across products and sizing is regularly reviewed.
• Ensuring product performance requirements are established and maintained through supplier education, testing and monitoring.
• Agreeing manufacturing methods are achievable in bulk production, resulting in products that will perform to requirements after purchase.
• Applying appropriate methods of communication with supplier bases, showing initiative and creative thinking where necessary to solve problems.
• Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management) Drive improvements where required.
• Work with Design/Buying teams during product development to get as many samples ‘right first time’ as possible.
• Work with suppliers to achieve the most cost-effective production methods to deliver the required quality standards.
• Ensure all products are effectively managed through the appropriate testing and care /safety labelling requirements including the management of new fabrics/ components.
• Work closely with factory to ensure standards are continually met and evolved.
• Actively adopt a Quality Assurance approach to all areas of role.
• Drive product forward in terms of fit, construction and technical performance in order to meet customer expectations.
• Work to the Critical Path maintaining deadlines effectively and highlighting any risk to dates throughout the season.
• Support and own fit sessions, working collaboratively with the design team to achieve the perfect Gym King product. Documenting fit comments accordingly. Sharing clear fit and construction comments/requirements on gold seal within the tech pack to the team.
• Ability to anticipate technical problems and offer strong solutions with corrective action plans.
• Analysing product returns, reviews, and product faults making recommendations required for product improvement. Contributing to initiatives to reduce customer returns.
• Sending clear, concise and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely and agile manner, in line with KPI’s.
• Liaising with design, buying and suppliers to offer technical guidance on new product development with the aim of reducing costs and improving quality.
• Promoting quality at all times, whilst maintaining a strong commercial attitude.
• Working closely with the design, buying, and merchandising team throughout the product development process.

• 1 – 2 years’ industry experience of garment construction & specification within a garment technology environment *
• Graduate with a fashion or textile related degree
• Proven experience of product on either menswear, junior or womenswear.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations.
• Profound technical mindset.
• Knowledge of product performance and testing.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing operations, including pattern cutting skills,…