Sportswear Technologist

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent online fashion retailer is seeking a technical expert for their sportswear department. You will ensure high product quality and fit during the development process, assist in sourcing strategies, and lead initiatives for consistent product quality. The ideal candidate has proven experience with retailers and strong technical knowledge in performance wear. This role offers opportunities for personal growth, employee discounts, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience with UK and Off-shore retailers, suppliers, or manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of product testing and quality standards.
• Effective problem solver with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support optimized E2E product development in the sportswear department.
• Assist in sourcing and technical strategies for product delivery.
• Lead initiatives for quality consistency and cost savings.

Skills

Product Technical & Quality standards

Sports and performancewear product technical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

The technical team at ASOS are all about achieving the right product quality that not only looks great but fits well and is fantastic value for money. They work closely with the Buying and Merchandising teams and are a key support to Design and Ethical. They are constantly striving to find ways to make sure all our products reach the customers looking the best they can. A desire to improve quality and fit, and the ability to work within a diverse team, build relationships at business and supplier level, and be able to think on your feet in such a fast-paced environment are all essential to being a member of the ASOS Technical team.

What you'll be doing...

• Support the sportswear department in maintain an optimized E2E product development, sealing and fitting process ensuring quality is built in at the very early development stage.
• Assist commercial team in driving the sourcing, fabric first and technical strategy to support the business in delivering best in class product.
• Drive the use of 3D and AI product development tools to enable speed to market.
• Support fabric/trims sourcing processes and implement strategies to meet technical strategy and overall business KPI
• Implement best practices to deliver consistency in the way of working and increased right first-time fit approval hit rate.
• Together with offshore Production and Technical team support building supply chain of the future including best management processes, tools, manufacturing technologies.
• Support building technical capabilities within the supplier base to deliver quality, placing the right product in the right factory with right cost and right lead time
• Monitor departmental and Suppliers technical KPI and Score card to deliver overall business KPI and quality.
• Lead departmental Initiatives and ad hoc projects to deliver quality consistency across product type, speed to market and cost savings.
• Continuously seek out new innovations in sportswear and manufacturing that will enhance the range and performance product credentials.

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Who we'd like to meet...

• Proven experience and knowledge of working with UK and Off-shore (retailers, Suppliers or Manufacturers) on Product Technical & Quality standards.
• Strong sport and performancewear product technical knowledge gained in retail/manufacturing environment covering all areas from testing, construction, fitting, sealing, production and supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of product testing both technical & legal standards
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively.
• Proven strong work ethic with utmost integrity
• Effective problem solver and proactive.

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role