Garment Technologist - Womens

Our client is a well established supplier of licensed products, with a unique portfolio of diverse and industry-leading fashion, sports, and outdoor brands across childrenswear, adults clothing, accessories and footwear. They are currently seeking a Garment Technologist with considerable experience in good quality womens casualwear. 

Garment Technologist - Womens - The Role: 

• Reporting to the Technical & Quality Director, you will be responsible for all womenswear lines across all brands. 
• Oversee garment fit construction, grading, fabric performance and testing requirements across the category. 
• Work closely with the design teams and brands to ensure products are fit for production and factories have all comments and additional information necessary to deliver quality product. 
• Lead fit sessions and provide clear technical guidance to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Accurately update and maintain technical workbooks, incorporating styling and measurement amendments with clear manufacturing instructions.
• Ensure all products meet brand standards, licensing requirements, and retailer specifications.
• Identify potential quality and production risks early in the development process and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues efficiently.
• Drive right-first-time development to reduce sampling iterations, duplication, and development lead times.
• Own the technical critical path for allocated styles, ensuring approvals are achieved within agreed timelines.
• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations, including chemical, safety, and labelling requirements.
• Support the implementation of technical manuals, fit standards, and SOPs.
• Work closely with offshore suppliers to drive consistency, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Support sourcing and production teams in the UK and offshore offices with technical expertise.
• Contribute to supplier capability assessments and performance discussions.
• Collaborate effectively with Buying, Design, and Merchandising teams to ensure aligned product outcomes

Garment Technologist - Womens - The Candidate:

• Highly experienced Garment Technologist with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. 
• Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment. 
• Very knowledgeable regarding technical product construction and legislation including fabrics, textile technology and clothing production processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of grading, fitting and pattern adjustments. 
• Confident computer skills including Excel based workbooks.    A background in high quality women’s wear.
• Proactive, a strong team player and happy to work with a team, moving across tasks when the business needs require it.  
• Excellent attention to detail at all times. 
• Super organised with excellent time management skills to ensure company deadlines are prioritised, monitored and met.     

Garment Technologist - Womens - The Package:

• Competitive salary & benefits inc private health and product discounts. 

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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