Senior Technical designer- Luxury tailoring

A world where every woman can embrace her unique style. Our mission is to celebrate and support the individuality of our clients, empowering them to feel comfortable, confident, and empowered in their own skin. We encourage women to invest in timeless quality, shaping wardrobes that evolve with their lives. We thrive on optimism and innovation.

As a Senior Technical Designer/Quality Controller you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality, fit, and finish across all product ranges. From initial proto samples to gold seal approvals and production control, you will oversee the technical execution of designs while aligning with the brand’s luxury standards. You will work closely with pattern cutters, factories, and the in-house production team to achieve consistent fits, exceptional craftsmanship, and compliance with legal standards. Factory visits and retail support will also be key aspects of the role, ensuring quality control and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with the Design team to interpret design sketches and create the technical packages necessary for developing samples and bulk production.
• Develop and refine patterns in collaboration with pattern cutters, leveraging software like CLO 3D, Lectra, and Gerber.
• Establish key measurements, construction methods, and methods of make to create the first sample.
• Review samples prior to fittings to ensure all key details and measurements are met.
• Attend all Ready-to-Wear (RTW) fittings with the Design Lead; provide technical and fit input, while ensuring design intent is upheld.
• Lead fit and technical communication with factories, including providing comprehensive fit notes and feedback.
• Set grade rules and tolerances for bulk production, ensuring alignment with luxury standards.
• Attend all Made-To-Measure (MTM) development meetings and fittings, provide technical and fit input, to redevelop suiting blocks for an improved fit, with emphasis on size chart alignment, grading alignment and tolerance implementation.
• Where possible, lead the creation of digital prototypes and virtual samples for client approvals and production optimisation.
• Use CAD systems for precise pattern adjustments, grading, and technical accuracy.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge across womenswear categories, including tailoring, unstructured wovens, dresses, and knitwear.
• Work closely with both local and international factories, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and production timelines.
• Conduct on-site quality control checks to uphold luxury standards in fit, finish, and fabric performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to factory teams, troubleshooting issues in construction, sizing, or material handling.
• Conduct regular visits to factories to assist, monitor, and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to ensure deadlines and budget constraints are met without compromising quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed tech packs, including specifications, construction methods, and quality standards.
• Ensure seamless communication between design, production, and factory teams for an efficient workflow from concept to final delivery.

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Fashion design, Pattern making or related field.
• Must have minimum 7 years experience in luxury garment technology, Womenswear tailoring and bespoke made to measure & ready to wear.
• If you have technical design experience in bespoke made to measure and ready to wear for womenswear, exceptional problem-solving skills and an eye for detail and are highly adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment please get in touch.

Pay range and compensation package - Salary up to £75,000 basic, Performance related Bonus, health plan, clothing discount, 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, Pension contribution, one full paid day to volunteer.

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