My client, a premium Womenswear brand are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Garment Technologist to join their growing team in West London.
Reporting to the Garment Technical Manager, you will take full ownership of key product categories including outerwear, denim, trousers and knitwear. You will manage the technical development process from initial prototype through to bulk production, ensuring exceptional fit, quality and performance across all products.
This is a full-time hybrid role- Monday to Thursday office days, with one day working from home on Fridays.
Womenswear Garment Technologist- The Role:
- Take ownership of outerwear, denim, trousers and knitwear categories, managing development from concept to production
- Collaborate closely with Design at the start of each season to review and refine tech packs, ensuring first prototypes are returned as close as possible to design intent
- Lead fit sessions alongside Design and Buying, ensuring consistent fit, strong block development and best-in-class construction methods
- Manage and approve prototypes, salesman samples and pre-production samples within critical path timelines
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical and production issues, delivering effective and commercially sound solutions
- Work with Buying to optimise manufacturing processes while maintaining quality standards and managing costs
- Conduct thorough risk assessments from early development stages, identifying and resolving potential issues proactively
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of specifications, graded measurements, patterns and quality documentation
- Analyse returns data to identify fit or quality trends, implementing improvements to support achievement of fit returns targets
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure technical specifications are clearly understood and adhered to
- Manage wash development and performance standards for denim, including shrinkage control and colour fastness
- Oversee outerwear construction standards, including interlinings, padding, seam finishes and hardware performance
- Ensure knitwear performance standards are met, including gauge consistency, yarn behaviour and pilling management
- Ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations, garment testing requirements and quality standards Support the Technical Manager in standardising key blocks to improve fitting accuracy, speed and overall product performance
- Liaise with warehouse and customer service teams to investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions
- Oversee accurate washcare and fabric composition information for the brands website
- Regularly review stores, online performance and competitor product to maintain strong market awareness
- Work alongside Buying to manage and maintain critical path for your product areas
Womenswear Garment Technologist- The Person:
- Degree in Fashion Technology or equivalent qualification, or relevant industry experience
- Previous experience in womenswear garment technology
- Strong technical knowledge across outerwear, denim, trousers and knitwear
- Excellent understanding of pattern cutting, grading and garment construction
- Proven experience leading fit sessions with confidence and authority
- Strong knowledge of fabric performance, testing standards and compliance requirements
- High level of proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication, problem-solving and supplier management skills
- Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality, cost and delivery
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Please get in touch m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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