Garment Technologist - The Set

What is The Set?
The Set, effortless, sophisticated, timeless, affordable pieces giving our consumers versatility at great value. We believe great design should be accessible for everyone, so we have created perfect multipacks and stand alone items that mix and match effortlessly together so you can curate endless outfits.

The Set is Next’s own groundbreaking brand. Our ambitious growth plans are already underway- and now, we’re looking for ambitious people to help us take this momentum to the next level.

What we are all about:

Affordable Style

Timeless Essentials

Effortless Trends

Here, you’ll own your vision, take charge of your creativity, and enjoy true autonomy. If you’re

ready to lead, innovate, and make your mark, The Set is where you belong.

Check out the current range here and for a look behind the scenes click here.

As Garment Technologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering product across WWR Wovens/Menswear, with responsibility for:

• Leading front-end product development, including blocks, fit, and construction
• Driving technical innovation and continuous product improvement across the range
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with the Product team and supply base
• Approving and progressing product to meet customer expectations, with clear and concise communication both internally and externally
• Managing the supply base to ensure expectations on quality, fit, and execution are consistently met
• Leading in-season performance: reviewing product quality, carrying out audits, and using insight to improve product and reduce returns

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where ownership, pace, and accountability are essential and where going above and beyond is simply the norm.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong team player, with excellent people skills and the ability to influence across teams
• Highly experienced in garment technology, with a sharp eye for fit, quality, pattern, construction, and manufacturing methods
• Confident working across multiple product areas and genders, with Menswear experience essential
• A self-starter who uses initiative, makes sound decisions, and follows through on actions
• Proactive, positive, and driven — always looking to improve product and processes
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and pace go hand in hand
• Passionate about product, quality, and continuous improvement

Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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