Garment Technologist

We burst onto the scene as the OGs of female-first activewear back in 1998. And since then, we’ve been on a global mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. By uniting a global community of women – our sisterhood – together we encourage one another to embrace our bodies and everything we can do with them.

Our sisterhood treats every day like it’s made for moving, and we’re always pushing to do better too. Like using responsibly sourced materials, launching our first-ever FemTech collection – designed to keep you moving through menstruation, maternity and menopause – and supporting girls from all backgrounds to get into sport through our Sweaty Betty Foundation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Garment Technologist as we continue our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. You in?

Our Values:

WE REALLY CARE ∙ FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST ∙ OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER ∙ STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT

The Garment Technologist role is a key role within the Garment Technology team, reporting to the Technical Manager. The role includes takin ownership of a category area, working alongside Buying and Design colleagues to develop technical packs, fit garments from proto through to Pre Production, and ensure the Brand quality levels are maintained.

Primary Duties  

• Create technical specifications within PLM outlining requirements for first proto - construction, measurement specification and size grading
• Use technical knowledge to work alongside Design and Buying to garment engineer product to price point.
• Ensure effective sample management of technical samples for area of ownership - Fit, Wearer Trial and PP
• Attend CP and GSC meetings for areas of ownership to ensure the on-time delivery of product to the consumer.
• Oversee technical product approval as an end-to-end process from Proto to PP in collaboration with cross functional teams and Global Sourcing Centre and directly approve for area of ownership.
• Manage & maintain strong relationships with colleagues in UK and overseas offices, through clear communication and partnership.
• Deliver speed to market technical approval to support test and learn and product innovation for area of ownership
• Ensure accurate maintenance of Centric PLM with all required technical information and directly maintain for area of ownership.
• With support from manager if required, resolve technical product related complaints or issues for area of ownership, in collaboration with cross functional teams and GSC team to correct and agree future actions if required.
• Support and help plan seasonal Grading / Fit review to ensure product fit is consistent and improved where needed.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of Centric PLM with all required technical information and directly maintain for area of ownership
• Resolve technical product related complaints or issues for area of ownership, in collaboration with cross functional teams and GSC, to correct and agree future actions if required.

Skills Required

• 4+ years of experience within the industry
• Passion for creating high-quality, well-fitting product that supports the brand mission
• An educational background in pattern cutting, clothing technology or production is preferable but not essential
• Understanding of garment technology, and experience of fitting independently and managing category ownership
• Understanding and proven experience with grade rules, testing compliance and garment construction
• Proficient in Microsoft office, and experience of PLM systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience with sportswear preferable, but not essential

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Some travel is required.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.

Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

Our DEI Commitment

We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary. We care about our people, our community and world.

We want to stand up for what we believe in and give our people a platform to use their voice. To actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development, and progression across the business. Being clear on the responsibilities we hold each other and to our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs and working harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is "to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business. To create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self. We commit to celebrating different perspectives and to continuously learning, developing and challenging ourselves and our partners."

We know we're on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren't up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn't be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say all, we mean it.