The Role
Supports technical and sustainable apparel development across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear. Manages garment quality, fit, testing, AQL programs, returns analysis, supplier relationships, and fit meetings for an assigned product area. Works closely with buying and senior technologists to improve fabric suitability, construction, performance, sustainability, and product consistency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Mountain Warehouse is a rapidly growing global retailer, with over 430 stores across the UK, Ireland, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, alongside a strong and expanding online presence. Since our founding, we’ve built a reputation for offering high-quality outdoor products at great value, supporting customers in enjoying the outdoors wherever they are.
We have an amazing opportunity to support our growth and the technical/ sustainable product development of our Mountain Warehouse, Animal and Eastern Mountain Sports brands. The role is multi-product women’s, men’s and childrenswear with a jersey focus. The successful candidates will have oversight of a small product area.
We have an amazing opportunity to support our growth and the technical/ sustainable product development of our Mountain Warehouse, Animal and Eastern Mountain Sports brands. The role is multi-product women’s, men’s and childrenswear with a jersey focus. The successful candidates will have oversight of a small product area.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the quality and fit for a capsule area with the support of a senior.
- Running fit meetings for your area, driving consistency and fit improvements.
- Driving innovation in product, performance, and sustainability through benchmarking and technical projects.
- Integral part of the buying team, working with the Garment Technologist to deliver technical suitability of fabric, construction, and fit.
- Managing your categories testing and AQL programme.
- Monitoring returns data to identify poor performance and deliver improvements.
- Building supplier relationships to influence quality and fit.
We would like to meet someone who is
- At least 1 years in an assistant technologist role.
- Capable of fitting unaided.
- Experienced at testing review.
- Good data management reporting skills.
- Experience of working with offshore suppliers.
- Good influencing, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Team player capable of working under pressure to deadlines.
- Organised, methodical with great attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- Holiday allowance
- 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- Pension scheme
About
At Mountain Group, we’re passionate about helping our customers enjoy the great outdoors. With a focus on sustainability, we design quality products that are made for adventure and built to last, whether it’s for hiking, running, skiing, or just exploring closer to home. As a team, we’re united by our passion for the outdoors, our commitment to exceptional customer service, and our belief in working together to achieve great things.We value individuality and teamwork, believe diversity drives innovation and success, and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Whether you’re creating an exceptional in-store experience, driving innovation behind the scenes, or shaping the future of our brand, every role plays a part in bringing Mountain Group to life. If you’re excited about adventure, retail, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of experience in an assistant technologist role
- Ability to conduct garment fittings unaided
- Experience reviewing product testing
- Good data management and reporting skills
- Experience working with offshore suppliers
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively under pressure and meet deadlines
- Organized, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
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The Company
What We Do
Mountain Warehouse is an outdoor retailer offering clothing and equipment for outdoor activities. It has developed clothing and equipment for the whole family since 1997, including hiking and ski gear. It sells a curated selection of third-party brands, while most products are designed and produced in-house exclusively for Mountain Warehouse. With stores internationally and online sales, it emphasizes quality outdoor products at accessible prices.
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