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Senior Garment Technologist
- Posted 16 July 2025
- Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum
- LocationLondon
- Job type Full Time
- Discipline Production and Technical, Garment 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
