We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

At Pentland Brands, every role helps move our brands forward. Whether you’re supporting our people, improving our systems, growing our commercial performance, strengthening operations or shaping better ways of working, your impact reaches across a portfolio of iconic brands used by consumers around the world.

As a key member of the Rapid Prototyping team, you will be responsible for the pattern cutting and manufacturing of garment samples and product prototypes working with the Design, Development and Innovation teams across Pentland Brands. You will provide an invaluable service helping our creative teams originate and conceptualise ideas and designs into products to test fit, form and function, while continuing to build confidence and capability across the full product creation process

What you’ll be doing:

• Create patterns and prototypes in a fast-paced atelier environment, ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.

• Support product development by reviewing fit throughout multiple stages and helping solve construction, fit and functionality challenges.

• Collaborate closely with Design, NPI and Product Development teams to deliver concepts against agreed timelines.

• Maintain prototype, sample and pattern block libraries while ensuring products meet quality and performance standards.

• Contribute to innovation projects by exploring new technologies such as digital pattern cutting, 3D printing and advanced construction methods.

• Build technical expertise across the full concept-to-SMS process, supporting supplier relationships and increasing ownership of projects over time.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree-qualified or equivalent industry experience in textile product design, development or a related field.

• Proven experience in pattern cutting, garment fitting and construction methods for activewear or similar industries, including use of Lectra Modaris.

• Skilled in fitting and developing garments for both menswear and womenswear, with experience using industrial sewing and bonding equipment.

• Good understanding of the active and outdoor market, including technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and bonded stretch materials.

• High attention to detail with excellent technical knowledge of product construction, sample accuracy and awareness of current market innovations.

• Effective organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently, collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities successfully.

Why Pentland Brands?

Pentland Brands is the name behind some of the world’s best-known sport, outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Endura, Ellesse, Kickers and Mitre.

We are a global family business with a clear purpose: pioneering brands that make life better. Across our teams, functions and locations, we work together to create products, experiences and partnerships that help people live more active, confident and positive lives.

Joining Pentland Brands means becoming part of a business where your work can have real reach, across multiple brands, markets, teams and disciplines. It is a place for people who want to contribute, collaborate, improve how things are done and help build the future of brands with heritage, ambition and global impact.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, generous holiday allowance, product discounts, sample sales, enhanced family-friendly policies, healthcare support, gym and fitness discounts, cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme.

You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our UK Benefits page.

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next:

1. Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have.

2. Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working.

3. Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.