Sportswear Technologist

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The technical team at ASOS are all about achieving the right product quality that not only looks great but fits well and is fantastic value for money. They work closely with the Buying and Merchandising teams and are a key support to Design and Ethical. They are constantly striving to find ways to make sure all our products reach the customers looking the best they can.

A desire to improve quality and fit, and the ability to work within a diverse team, build relationships at business and supplier level, and think on your feet in a fast‑paced environment are essential to being a member of the ASOS Technical team.

• Support the sportswear department in maintaining an optimized E2E product development, sealing and fitting process, ensuring quality is built in at the very early development stage.
• Assist the commercial team in driving the sourcing, fabric first and technical strategy to support the business in delivering best‑in‑class product.
• Drive the use of 3D and AI product development tools to enable speed to market.
• Support fabric/trims sourcing processes and implement strategies to meet technical strategy and overall business KPI.
• Implement best practices to deliver consistency in the way of working and increase right‑first‑time fit approval hit rate.
• Together with offshore Production and Technical teams support building supply chain of the future including best management processes, tools, manufacturing technologies.
• Support building technical capabilities within the supplier base to deliver quality, placing the right product in the right factory with right cost and right lead time.
• Monitor departmental and supplier technical KPI and scorecard to deliver overall business KPI and quality.
• Lead departmental initiatives and ad hoc projects to deliver quality consistency across product type, speed to market and cost savings.
• Continuously seek out new innovations in sportswear and manufacturing that will enhance the range and performance product credentials.

• Proven experience and knowledge of working with UK and offshore retailers, suppliers or manufacturers on Product Technical & Quality standards.
• Strong sport and performance‑wear product technical knowledge gained in a retail/manufacturing environment covering all areas from testing, construction, fitting, sealing, production and supply‑chain management.
• Strong knowledge of product testing, both technical & legal standards.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively.
• Proven strong work ethic with utmost integrity.
• Effective problem solver and proactive.

• Employee discount (ASOS discount)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance – choose to take as extra cash or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in‑the‑moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Quality Assurance

• Retail