Garment Technologist - Ladieswear

Garment Technologist

Are you passionate about creating beautiful garments with elevated craftsmanship? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your expertise directly shapes the product? We are a looking for an experienced garment tech to join a high-performing brand known for excellent fabrics and elevated designs. If you're someone who delivers excellence and has a keen eye for detail, this is your opportunity to work with stunning fabrics and sophisticated products that inspire confidence and versatility.

Responsibilities

Fit & Technical Development

• Lead all fit sessions, ensuring consistency in the brand's fit handwriting across seasons.

Product Development & Supplier Partnership

• Issue tech packs, specs, and construction details to suppliers.

Partner with the founder and design team on fabric, trim, and construction choices, advising on feasibility, cost, and quality.

Quality, Compliance & Returns

Set and uphold quality standards for make, finish, and packaging.

Manage fabric and garment testing, care labelling, and compliance for UK and EU markets.

Critical Path & Production

Monitor the critical path, escalating risks early.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Garment Technologist, ideally with multi-category exposure.
• Strong understanding of patterns and grading, with the ability to confidently brief and review pattern cutters.
• Expertise in jersey, wovens, knitwear, and outerwear (or strong in two with a willingness to develop others).
• Knowledge of garment washes, finishes, and shrinkage allowances.
• Experience working with both nearshore and offshore suppliers.
• Ability to interpret fabric test reports and make commercially sound recommendations.
• Awareness of CSR and ethical sourcing frameworks (e.g., Sedex, SMETA, BSCI).
• Commercial mindset with an understanding of the link between fit, quality, returns, and margin.
• Proficiency in Excel, Shopify, and tech pack tools (Google Sheets, PDF tech packs, or PLM).
• Calm, organised, and proactive, with a hands‑on approach in a small‑team environment.

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and passion for beautiful garments to a brand that values excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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