The company is based in Long Eaton, near Nottingham, in the factory we have occupied for the best part of a century. We continue to draw on the traditional clothing techniques and expertise of the Nottingham area where the company was founded back in 1860. We also have offices in London, where the marketing, online and wholesale team reside.

We have always been innovators, with a history of introducing new garments and developing our own unique fabrics. Today we draw on our rich heritage to create clothes that are both timeless and modern.

We are always on the lookout for interested, knowledgeable individuals with a passion for craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. If you’d like to speculatively send through your CV, we’ll always consider you when a suitable position does become available.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@sunspel.com

The Knitwear Garment Technologist will play a pivotal role in translating design concepts into impeccably executed knitwear products. Working closely with design, product development, and our global supply base, you will ensure the highest standards of construction, fit, performance, and quality across all knit categories. You will apply technical expertise to optimise manufacturing efficiency while maintaining the brand’s luxury standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Technical Engineering

• Partner with designers from initial concept through to production to ensure designs are technically feasible and aligned with brand standards.
• Develop accurate and comprehensive technical packs, including measurements, construction details, and finishing specifications.
• Advise on yarn selection, gauge, knitting techniques, and stitch structures to achieve the desired aesthetic and performance.
• Conduct risk assessments for new styles and propose technical solutions or alternatives.

Fit & Construction

• Lead fit sessions on live models, mannequins, or avatars; record, analyse, and communicate clear fit comments and amendments to suppliers.
• Own the sample approval process across all development stages, ensuring consistency and precision in grading, proportions, and drape.
• Maintain and evolve blocks, standards, and size sets for all knitwear categories.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all knitwear pieces meet brand quality and performance standards, including fabric stability, pilling resistance, hand feel, and durability.
• Approve lab dips, shade bands, yarn tests, and fabric performance reports.
• Troubleshoot garment issues—from shrinkage and distortion to seam failure—and implement preventative solutions.

Supplier & Production Management

• Collaborate with global suppliers and factories, building strong technical relationships.
• Communicate clear technical guidance and maintain accountability to timelines and quality expectations.
• Monitor production samples, pre-production (PP) samples, to ensure consistency with approved standards.

Process & Innovation

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes around fit, construction, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Stay informed about innovations in yarns, technologies, knitting machinery, and sustainable practices particularly relevant to luxury knitwear.
• Support sustainability goals by recommending eco-conscious fibres, finishes, and construction techniques.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• 3–5+ years of experience in a knitwear technical or garment technology role, ideally within a premium or luxury brand.
• Strong knowledge of fully fashioned, whole-garment, and cut-and-sew knitwear production.
• Deep technical understanding of knitting machinery (e.g., Stoll, Shima Seiki), yarn behaviour, gauges, and knit structures.
• Excellent fit, pattern, and grading knowledge specific to knitwear.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical language across teams.
• Proficient in PLM systems, technical design software, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards, certifications, and luxury fibre sourcing.

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional quality.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a calm, professional approach.
• Passion for craftsmanship, innovation, and luxury product excellence.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple deadlines.

This is a full time, onsite role at our Long Eaton site. To apply, please email a copy of your CV to recruitment@sunspel.com 

The Head of Retail, Europe leads the retail business across key European markets while defining and implementing global retail standards across the brand. This role combines operational leadership and strategic excellence, ensuring consistent in-store experience, training, and performance worldwide.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, this position drives sales, operational excellence, and brand consistency across markets, while shaping best-in-class retail practices aligned with the brand’s values.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Customer Focus

• Lead retail sales strategies to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Foster a client-centric culture and ensure exceptional in-store service.
• Regularly review store performance, presentation, and brand compliance.
• Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and action plans.
• Work with Marketing and Merchandising on local initiatives, client outreach, and store-relevant product buys.
• Ensure strong visual merchandising execution and stay ahead of market trends.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers across the UK and Europe.
• Partner with HR on talent pipelines, recruitment, and succession planning.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Business Development

• Identify and assess new store opportunities in the region.

Global Retail Excellence

• Define and implement global retail standards across client experience, VM, training, and operations.
• Create and roll out global retail training programmes and toolkits.
• Benchmark performance internationally and share best practices.
• Support global store openings, ensuring readiness in people, systems, and training.

Skills & Experience:

• Senior retail leadership experience in luxury or premium fashion.
• Proven multi-site management and retail excellence programme expertise.
• Strong commercial, strategic, and operational capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Personal Attributes:

• Inspirational, pragmatic leader with a global mindset.
• Passionate about luxury retail and client experience.
• Strategic, collaborative, culturally aware, and results-driven.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: London, with regular travel across the UK, Europe, and international markets

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@sunspel.com

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to join our London Covent Garden store.

 Key Responsibilities

• Managing the store and employees, creating a positive and motivational environment, encouraging them to generate sales and provide exceptional customer service
• Exceeding store and personal targets and KPIs
• Ensuring the store is always presentable and according to merchandising standards
• Analysing sales and key performance indicators and taking the required actions to drive these
• Reaching out and maintaining a good relationship with local businesses and neighbours
• Administrative duties such as reporting daily sales figures to head office, organising the staff rota and payroll
• Responsible for hiring and team development
• Responsible for store stock management
• Responsible for driving store marketing and VIP client relationships

Experience and skills

• Minimum of 2 years fashion retail experience 
• Previous management experience desirable
• Effective sales techniques and product knowledge
• Sales driven and results oriented
• Organised and service minded
• Able to multi task and delegate tasks
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and team members. Ability to problem solve relay instructions and resolve conflict
• Experience with operational, financial and sales reports
• Coaching skills to train and mentor employees to Company Standards

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: retailcareers@sunspel.com

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Associate to join our London Retail team.

As a sales associate you possess the following qualities:

• Passionate about the Sunspel brand and a deep passion for fashion and luxury.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Highly motivated.
• A team-player with self-initiative; take active involvement in your own learning and take ownership of your part in the team dynamic.
• Assist management in overseeing day-to-day operations of store.
• Well presented with an understanding of the Sunspel brand.
• Keep up-to-date and have in-depth knowledge of product; communicate positively about the history and heritage of the brand and the quality of the clothing.
• Retail Experience in fashion.
• Candidates must have full flexibility and open availability to work across a 7-day schedule. This includes weekends and bank holidays, with shifts that may vary from week to week according to business needs.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: retailcareers@sunspel.com