Technical Manager
About Us
Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.
From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Technical Manager to join our Product team and lead the Garment Technology function.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for supporting and developing the technical team, maintaining high technical standards and continually improving the way we develop and deliver product.
We’re looking for someone who is product obsessed – someone with a great eye for product, strong technical expertise and a real understanding of what makes a garment fit, feel and look right. A big focus of the role will be product quality and reducing returns, using technical expertise, customer feedback and data to continually improve our product.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop the Garment Technology team, creating a positive and high-performing environment.
Set clear objectives and KPIs, supporting the team with coaching, development and day-to-day guidance.
Act as the technical specialist across the Product team, with a strong eye for fit, construction and overall product quality.
Maintain and develop Club L London's technical standards across all products.
Work closely with Design, Product, Production and suppliers to ensure the product looks and feels right, as well as meeting technical standards.
Review returns data and customer feedback to identify key product issues and opportunities to improve.
Drive initiatives to reduce fit, construction and quality-related returns and ensure learnings are fed into future product development.
Identify, lead and implement projects that develop and improve the Technical department.
Oversee technical milestones as part of the critical path, ensuring key deadlines are achieved.
Review and improve technical processes to make the team more efficient and consistent.
Build strong relationships with suppliers and work collaboratively to improve technical and product performance.
About You
Previous experience in a Technical Manager/Garment Technology Manager role within fashion retail
Strong technical knowledge across fit, garment construction, measurements, grading and quality.
An understanding of testing and compliance is essential.
Experience managing, developing and motivating a technical team.
Strong understanding of the fashion product development process and critical path.
Analytical and comfortable working with data, KPIs and returns insights.
A naturally organised and process-driven approach.
Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail
Confident working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
A collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused management style.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
Willing to travel as required to our London office and global supply base.
What's on offer?
Annual bonus scheme
Bi-Annual Dress Allowance
25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Extra day off for your birthday
Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
Early Finish Fridays
Cycle to work scheme
40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
Healthcare Cashplan
Free onsite gym
Enhanced pension contribution
Enhanced maternity and sick pay
Free snacks, drinks & treats
Social events
- Department
- Product
- Locations
- Manchester HQ
- Employment type
- Full-time
Manchester HQ
Perks & Benefits
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Benefit 1
Flexible Working Hours and Early Finish Fridays
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Benefit 2
40% Staff Discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
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Benefit 3
Bi-Annual Bonus Scheme
Empowered People Empower People
Our employees are our greatest asset – each bringing unique and diverse skills with a collective ambition to drive the brand forward. Nurturing up-and-coming talent in a meritocratic environment that promotes collaboration, communication and curiosity, every natural entrepreneur has an opportunity to thrive no matter their level of experience in luxury fashion. As well as young talent, we’re proud to champion highly innovative and inspirational women, with 64% occupying leadership roles across marketing, creative, customer service and design sectors just to name a few. Our people-first approach is what makes a career at Club L London different and since the start, we’ve taken pride in our incredible teams who share our resilience, confidence and passion.
About Club L London
Founded in 2007 Club L was created with the vision of offering long-lasting luxury styles, trend-oriented collections with a twist and unique, statement designs that offer both exceptional quality and fit in an otherwise saturated market of fast-fashion and throw away goods.
Accessible luxury through considered purchasing, limited edition collections that leave no wastage and responsible and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of the brand, world-renowned for its premium fabrications, inclusive sizing and affordable price points.