My client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers which include Next, Urban Outfitters, and River Island. They specialise in knitwear and jerseywear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. Their UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed.
I am looking for an experienced Freelance Knitwear Garment Technologist to join the team on a short-term contract and take ownership of Garment approval from development through to production
This is a full-time position based in Leicestershire (Onsite / Hybrid)
Knitwear Garment Technologist - The Role
We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist and specialist in Knitwear products to take ownership of garment approval from development through to production.
This is a key technical position within the business. You will be responsible for:
- Leading fit sessions and managing fit comments with clarity and authority.
- Owning garment specifications and grading accuracy
- Ensuring consistency between approved samples and bulk production
- Managing technical communication with overseas factories
- Identifying construction risks before production
- Resolving quality issues quickly and commercially
- Working closely with Design, Sales and Production
Knitwear Garment Technologist - The candidate and what we are looking for :
- Strong experience in knitwear
- Excellent understanding of garment construction, grading and tolerances
- Confident leading fit meetings independently
- Experience working with UK high street retailers
- Strong technical knowledge of fabrics and wash processes
- Ability to manage multiple critical paths under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented but commercially pragmatic
Knitwear Garment Technologist - Why join their team -
- Direct impact role within a growing leadership team
- Opportunity to shape technical standards across the business
- Exposure to major UK retailers
- Collaborative and experienced in-house team
- 6-8 week short-term contract
If this is the role for you then please email your CV over to Nichola - n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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