Our client is a fashion brand who are redefining the streetwear scene through bold design and and statement pieces
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, you are a technically minded and detail-focused Garment Technologist who is passionate about fit, quality and product. You bring a strong technical expertise alongside a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. Someone who is confident working across Design and Product Development to bring garments to life.
Responsibilities
- Manage garments from prototype through to pre-shipment approval, ensuring specifications, technical requirements, fit and quality standards are consistently achieved.
- Lead and manage all internal fit sessions.
- Review and approve fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.
- Create new-season garment specifications, standardise fits across core styles, develop grading rules and manage graded size specifications.
- Measure garments against requested specifications and provide clear, accurate technical comments to suppliers, ensuring feedback is understood and implemented while constantly looking for ways to improve construction and elevate the product.
- Work closely with the Design and Product Development teams to achieve the desired fit, quality and overall product vision.
- Liaise with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to communicate technical requirements and ensure consistency across production.
- Identify, investigate and resolve technical and quality issues throughout the product development process, taking ownership through to resolution.
- Looking for ways to improve the product experience from the outset.
- Take ownership of the technical performance of products, ensuring garments meet relevant legislation, safety and quality standards.
- Monitor product testing requirements, review test reports and proactively resolve any testing queries or issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality, fit consistency and technical processes across the wider product development function.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent understanding of fit analysis and garment measurement.
- Experience developing technical specifications and graded size specifications.
- Experience across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing is desirable.
- Experience working with Jersey, Sportswear and Lingerie is desirable.
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of product testing, quality standards and relevant garment legislation.
- Familiarity with factory audits and interpreting audit reports.
- Understanding of sustainability processes and sustainable garment production.
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Garment Technician employer: Christopher Keats Media Limited
Join a vibrant and fast-growing beauty brand in West London, where your role as a People & Operations Coordinator will be pivotal in shaping a positive employee experience. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers opportunities for personal growth, and allows you to make a meaningful impact within the team. Embrace the chance to work closely with the founders and help streamline operations in a dynamic environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and engagement.
Contact Details:
Christopher Keats Media Limited Recruitment Team
