Senior Garment Technologist

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Full Time
Discipline Production and TechnicalGarment Technology
Reference5390_1752659546
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful fashion brand as a Senior Garment Technologist, working closely with the Production team and warehouse-based Quality Controller. The role is instrumental in ensuring the smooth transition of garments from design to delivery, with a strong focus on quality assurance and technical development across multiple product categories.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting all aspects of garment quality and fit from initial sample to final delivery
  • Attending regular fit sessions with buyers, designers, and pattern cutters
  • Measuring, documenting and assessing samples throughout the product life cycle
  • Advising on garment construction and providing solutions to ensure quality standards are maintained
  • Maintaining and updating the production critical path to meet key deadlines
  • Preparing fit comments, grading specs and documentation for suppliers, pattern cutters and factories
  • Checking production samples and following up on AQL reports
  • Overseeing product testing to ensure safety and compliance with all necessary standards
  • Interpreting test reports and issuing appropriate wash care label instructions
  • Collaborating with QC, internal teams and suppliers to resolve quality concerns

Person specification:

  • Minimum 6 years' experience as a womenswear Garment Technologist, ideally with a high-street supplier
  • Strong understanding of the supply chain and working to a critical path
  • Technical knowledge across multi-product womenswear including knit, jersey, woven, outerwear and soft tailoring
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective relationships
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with strong documentation and organisational skills