Garment Technologist, Menswear

As our Menswear Garment Technologist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every product meets the exceptional fit, quality and performance standards that define the Reiss brand. Reporting to the Menswear Technical Manager, you’ll work closely with Design, Product Development, Buying and Merchandising teams to manage the technical development of your product categories from initial concept through to production. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where you’ll lead fit sessions, manage the technical critical path and work closely with suppliers to deliver commercially successful products that combine quality, innovation and consistency across both woven and jersey categories.

Who you are

• Previous experience as a Garment Technologist within a fashion retail or premium brand environment, ideally across menswear.
• Confident fitting both woven and jersey product, with a strong understanding of garment construction, grading and pattern amendments.
• Knowledgeable in fabric performance, testing requirements, quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment.
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with suppliers and collaborates effectively across Design, Buying, Product Development and Merchandising.
• Commercially minded and proactive, using your technical expertise to improve product quality, minimise risk and support margin objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the technical development of your product categories from initial design concept through to production and launch, ensuring products meet Reiss fit, quality and construction standards.
• Leading fit sessions with Design and Buying teams, providing clear technical direction and managing the sealing process through to production approval.
• Maintaining accurate technical packs, fit comments and measurement specifications, ensuring suppliers receive clear guidance in line with the critical path.
• Collaborating with Product Development to identify technical risks early, improve product quality and support commercial decisions throughout the development process.
• Managing the technical critical path, attending progress meetings, updating systems and working closely with suppliers to ensure key milestones and launch dates are achieved.
• Reviewing test reports, approving wash care instructions and ensuring all products meet performance, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Managing quality control issues by investigating rejected garments, agreeing corrective actions with suppliers and driving continuous product improvements.
• Attending fabric and risk assessment meetings, providing technical expertise on construction, materials and manufacturing methods to support the successful delivery of each collection.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Health and wellbeing services.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday: We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates. It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect. We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.