Garment Technologist - Outerwear & Tailoring in London

The role involves responsibility for womenswear and menswear outerwear and tailoring. Working alongside the design and buying teams, you will play a pivotal role in taking a product from development through to production. The ability to collaborate and work collectively will be key, building tight-knit relationships with the design, product development, buying and pattern room teams, as well as external vendors.

You should come from a multi-product background with a high level of experience with outerwear and tailoring across both genders, and have a passion for all things technical when it comes to creating good quality garments.

About the team: The technical department at AllSaints is responsible for the fit and quality of all products. The team works closely with design to execute their creative vision while maintaining the quality and consistency of AllSaints’ products.

What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities):

• Guarantee that the fit of our products is consistent across the collection and quality of garments is to the AllSaints standard.
• Help provide and present data reports so team and vendor performance can be monitored and improved.
• Hold weekly team meetings to ensure critical path deadlines are on track.
• Manage the production sealing tracker and ensure sealing deadline targets are met in line with the critical path.
• Manage the block development process and ensure the block library is continually assessed and kept up to date.
• Organise and manage fit meetings with all relevant teams.
• Ensure that tech packs are updated with fit comments and spec, and vendors are informed inline with the critical path.
• Collaborate with the technical team to produce high quality and uniformed garments across all categories.
• Manage risk assessment of product in close collaboration with the product development and production teams, as well as external vendors.
• Monitor and advise on the safe operating standards essential in manufacturing.
• Ensure digital technology is embraced (3D fittings, VC fit meetings).

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS):

• Expertise in fitting womenswear outerwear, tailoring and leather garments.
• A natural flair for garment construction, pattern amendments and production requirements.
• Experienced in working within a commercial and design-led environment.
• Solid understanding of garment grading and vertical retailing.
• Clear on the design aesthetic of AllSaints.
• Creative and analytical approach to ensure AllSaints remains an iconic brand.
• Team player who collaborates and directs with ease, motivating and developing others.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail is key as this is a fast-paced role.
• Advanced/intermediate MS Office skills.

About the location: Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Approximately a 10-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for:

• The Customer is the Boss.
• We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers.
• We Do What We Say We Will.
• We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind.
• We Are Responsible.

Benefits:

• A generous wardrobe allowance.
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends.
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service.
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off.
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts.
• Hybrid working in our historic East London studios.
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support.
• Enhanced family leave benefits.
• Health days for physical or mental wellness.
• Dedicated mental health support.
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand. We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes.