Garment Technologist - Womenswear

Posted 26 March 2026
Salary Competitive Salary
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline Production and TechnicalGarment Technology
Reference5775_1774521970
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garment Technologist to join a growing, design-led fashion supplier working across premium womenswear categories. Covering bridal, dresses, tailoring, jersey and outerwear, this role plays a key part in ensuring product quality, fit consistency, and timely delivery. Working closely with production, merchandising and overseas factories, you will bring strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to managing multiple accounts within a fast-paced environment.

Based in the London studio 5 days a week.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Manage designated customer accounts, overseeing fit development and production across multiple product categories.

  • Measure, assess, photograph and accurately record all fit, sealing and production samples.

  • Attend regular fit sessions, ensuring approvals are achieved within critical path timelines.

  • Produce detailed fit comments, size specifications, and graded specs, ensuring clear communication to factories.

  • Liaise daily with China factory technical teams to ensure all fit and construction comments are implemented correctly.

  • Manage fabric and chemical testing processes, ensuring all products meet UK, EU, USA and REACH compliance standards.

  • Review and approve testing reports, escalating and resolving any failures in collaboration with suppliers and mills.

  • Participate in weekly production meetings, proactively identifying and resolving any issues affecting delivery timelines.

  • Liaise with overseas suppliers to ensure QC documentation is received and approved prior to shipment.

Person Specification:

  • Proven experience as a Garment Technologist within a fashion supplier and experience working with China.

  • Strong technical knowledge across multi-product womenswear, including tailoring, dresses, and outerwear.

  • Testing knowledge with a good understanding of global compliance standards.

  • Confident in leading fit sessions and providing clear, concise technical feedback.

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines within a fast-paced setting.