We burst onto the scene as the OGs of female-first activewear back in 1998. And since then, we’ve been on a global mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. By uniting a global community of women – our sisterhood – together we encourage one another to embrace our bodies and everything we can do with them.

Our sisterhood treats every day like it’s made for moving, and we’re always pushing to do better too. Like using responsibly sourced materials, launching our first-ever FemTech collection – designed to keep you moving through menstruation, maternity and menopause – and supporting girls from all backgrounds to get into sport through our Sweaty Betty Foundation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Assistant Garment Technologist as we continue our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. You in?

Our Values:

WE REALLY CARE ∙ FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST ∙ OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER ∙ STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT

The Assistant Garment Technologist role is an exciting opportunity to play a key part within the Garment Technology team, reporting directly to the Senior Garment Technologist. This is a dynamic, hands-on position where you’ll work closely with Buying and Design teams to bring products to life - from developing detailed technical packs through to fitting garments from prototype stage to pre-production. Alongside supporting core administrative processes, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining and elevating the brand’s quality standards, ensuring every product meets both technical excellence and commercial expectations.

Primary Duties of the Assistant Garment Technologist:

• Create technical specifications within PLM outlining requirements for first proto - construction, measurement specification and size grading.
• Use technical knowledge to work alongside Design and Buying to garment engineer product to price point.
• Ensure effective sample management of technical samples for area of ownership - Fit, Wearer Trial and PP
• Attend CP meetings for areas of ownership to ensure the on-time delivery of product to the consumer.
• Own wearer trial process, including sending out samples and surveys and receiving and chasing responses/ samples.
• Oversee technical product approval as an end-to-end process from Proto to PP in collaboration with cross functional teams and suppliers and directly approve for area of ownership.
• Manage and approve for area of ownership.
• Manage & maintain strong supplier relationships for area of ownership through clear communication and partnership.
• Deliver speed to market technical approval to support test and learn for area of ownership
• Ensure accurate maintenance of PLM with all required technical information and directly maintain for area of ownership.
• Provide specific sample ordering information to support with invoicing queries from invoice team on ad hoc basis.
• With support from manager, resolve technical product related complaints or issues for area of ownership, in collaboration with cross functional teams, suppliers and mills to correct and agree future actions if required.
• Provide context or additional support on sample invoicing queries from invoice team on ad hoc basis. Support seasonal Grading / Fit review to ensure product fit is consistent and improved where needed.
• Owning and scheduling store visits with other technical team members and creating a store report to share to the wider product teams where applicable.
• Support supplier accreditation process to ensure correct permissions are assigned to supply base, balancing risk and workload.

What Sweaty Betty is looking for:

• At least 2 years' industry experience
• Passion for creating high-quality, well-fitting product that supports the brand mission
• Understanding of garment technology, ideally with an area of responsibility and ability to fit independently
• Awareness of grade rules, testing compliance and garment construction
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• An educational background in pattern cutting, clothing technology or production is a plus
• An understanding of PLM systems is a plus
• Experience with sportswear is a plus

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.

Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.