Fabric Technologist

Help shape the future of Gymshark materials

At Gymshark, great products start with great materials. We’re looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Fabric Technologist to support the end-to-end development of woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and trims/components
, from initial concept through to bulk production.

This role is critical in ensuring our materials meet the highest standards of performance, quality, innovation, and sustainability while supporting the successful delivery of our seasonal product collections. You’ll work closely with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams, as well as external mills and suppliers, to develop materials that help bring world-class products to lif

As a Fabric Technologist
, you’ll play a key role in delivering materials that meet both technical and commercial requirements, ensuring development milestones are achieved on time and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and industrialising new woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and trims/components across multiple product categories.
• Ensuring material development activities are completed in line with seasonal calendar deadlines.
• Collaborating closely with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams to align on performance, aesthetic, and production requirements.
• Partnering with mills and suppliers to develop innovative, high-performance, and sustainable
  fabrics, trims, and components from concept through to industrialisation.
• Supporting material quality and performance validation through laboratory testing and compliance assessments.
• Contributing to supplier performance reviews and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Integrating sustainability considerations into material development to help reduce environmental impact and enhance product sustainability.
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation, including material specifications, test reports, and sustainability records.
• Managing and updating physical and digital
  material and trim libraries
  .
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency throughout the development process.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in materials development
.

Strong technical knowledge of
fabric and material technology
, including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, washing, and trim/component development processes.

Experience developing and commercialising
woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and/or trims/components within an apparel, sportswear, or fashion environment.

Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and commercial material testing standards.

Experience working with suppliers and mills throughout the material development lifecycle.

Onsite

Collaboration:

Due to the hands-on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team,
we have a minimum expectation of FOUR days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem-solve, and deliver world-class products for our community.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments
* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
* If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email  .

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