Fabric Technologist

Gymshark
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Detail-oriented","Communication","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving","Organisational skills"]

Develop and industrialize new woven materials end-to-end, from concept through bulk production, ensuring they meet technical and commercial targets on time for seasonal collections. Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams and partner with mills and suppliers to build innovative, high-performance, and sustainable fabrics. Support quality and performance validation via laboratory testing and compliance assessments, maintain detailed technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and sustainability.

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Fabric Technologist

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Job Summary

Develop and industrialize new woven materials end-to-end, from concept through bulk production, ensuring they meet technical and commercial targets on time for seasonal collections. Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing teams and partner with mills and suppliers to build innovative, high-performance, and sustainable fabrics. Support quality and performance validation via laboratory testing and compliance assessments, maintain detailed technical documentation, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and sustainability.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and industrialise new woven materials across multiple product categories.
  • •Ensure material development activities are completed to seasonal calendar deadlines.
  • •Collaborate with Product Development, Design, Colour, and Sourcing to align on performance, aesthetic, and production requirements.
  • •Partner with mills and suppliers to develop innovative, high-performance, and sustainable materials from concept through industrialisation.
  • •Support material quality and performance validation through laboratory testing and compliance assessments, and maintain technical documentation and material libraries.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalPensionPaid LeaveGym MembershipLife Assurance

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 3 years’ experience in material development.
  • •Strong technical knowledge of material and fabric technology, including spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, and washing processes.
  • •Good understanding of garment technology and construction.
  • •Strong knowledge of laboratory testing and commercial fabric testing standards.
  • •Experience working with suppliers and mills across the material development lifecycle.
Experience:3+ yearsFashionActivewearSportswearSustainability
Skills:Detail-orientedCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solvingOrganisational skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficePLM

Company Brief

Gymshark
Designs and sells performance-driven fitness apparel, accessories, and lifestyle products direct-to-consumer worldwide, built around a strong social media and community-driven brand presence.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 250M to 500M
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Solihull, United Kingdom
Founded: 2012
WebsiteLinkedIn