Technical Manager

Technical Manager | Fashion Brand | Greater Manchester | £50,000 - £60,000 | Hybrid

About You:

Currently operating at Senior Garment Technologist or Technical Manager level
Strong experience across multi-product fashion
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a technical team
Deep understanding of fit, grading, garment construction, and production processes
Confident working with global suppliers and managing factory relationships
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance quality and cost
Detail-oriented, highly organised, and process-driven
Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindsetIf you're passionate about product quality, team leadership, and driving technical excellence within a fast-paced brand environment, this is a great opportunity to step into a highly influential role.

We're working with a fast-growing, multi-product fashion brand to appoint a Technical Manager to lead a key category and oversee the wider garment technology function.

This is a pivotal role within the product development team, combining hands-on technical expertise with team leadership. You'll play a critical role in elevating product quality, refining processes, and supporting the brand's continued growth and reputation in the market.

You will already be operating at Senior Garment Technologist or Manager level already with experience leading or mentoring a team.

The Role:

As Technical Manager, you will take ownership of fit, quality, and technical standards across your category, while setting the direction for best practice across the wider team.

Working closely with Buying and Design, you'll ensure product is developed efficiently, fits consistently, and meets the brand's quality expectations. You will also play a key role in supplier management, compliance, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the garment technology team, driving performance, development, and consistency
Partner closely with Buying and Design to ensure smooth progression through the fit process
Oversee all fit sessions, grading, and technical approvals to ensure accuracy and consistency
Set and maintain high standards across product quality, fit, and construction
Act as a brand guardian, protecting and enhancing product integrity and customer perception
Identify and escalate any compliance, legal, or ethical concerns relating to fabrics, trims, or production
Review and improve technical processes, including workbooks, critical paths, and supplier communication
Develop and implement standardised blocks and specifications
Create and approve technical packs and initial sample specifications
Work with suppliers to manage costings, ensuring commercial targets are met without compromising quality
Evaluate and develop the supply base, including onboarding new suppliers where appropriate
Oversee production sealing, AQL standards, and quality control processes
Lead post-mortems, return rate analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support product development through fabric and trim sourcing, including supplier reviews and visitsWhy Join:

Be part of a high-growth fashion brand with strong market momentum
Play a key role in shaping product quality and technical direction
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong team culture
Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle and international supply base
Hybrid and flexible working modelBenefits:

25 days holiday
Reduced Hours
Hybrid working
Collaborative, team-focused culture
Excellent office location with parking
Strong growth and progression opportunitiesBH36080
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed