At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the technical development of stylish, high-quality garments across all Motel categories.
- Company: Join a vibrant fashion brand known for its creativity and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and a 50% discount on Motel products.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment await you.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team transforming creative designs into commercially viable fashion.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment technology and a passion for fashion is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Role
As the Assistant Garment Technologist, you’ll support the delivery of a consistent, high-quality product across all Motel categories.
You’ll play a critical role in supporting the technical development process and transforming creative designs into commercially viable products.
You’ll work across multiple areas, ensuring high-quality, well-fitting products that meet Motel brand standards, customer expectations, and critical path deadlines.
- Main tasks & responsibilities
- Support the technical and design teams to ensure product fit, quality, and aesthetic standards are delivered consistently.
- Support product and design teams to ensure Motel aesthetic is achieved across all products.
- With guidance from the Senior Garment Tech, support fit consistency across each collection, ensuring garments meet brand quality standards.
- Develop Product Development Packs ensuring accuracy of information to improve ‘right first time’ sampling.
- Work closely with yarn suppliers and factories to ensure adherence to required specification and quality standards.
- Fit Sessions & Product Development
- Play an active role in supporting fit sessions, learning best practice and taking ownership of some product areas.
- Assist in fit meetings with Design, taking detailed notes and images and supporting follow‑up actions.
- Ensure tech packs are updated with fit comments and measurement specifications and communicated to suppliers in line with the critical path.
- Critical Path & Product Tracking
- Help ensure technical processes remain on track, maintaining accuracy across product development stages.
- Maintain and update the development tracker throughout the sampling process.
- Support adherence to the critical path, ensuring all updates and actions are completed on time.
- Assist in risk assessment of product, working closely with Senior Garment Tech, Buy and Production teams.
- Support Motel’s sustainability initiatives by considering how practices can improve and working in line with the sustainability journey of the business.
About You
- Very good technical background across multi‑product categories.
- Experience in true knit is an advantage but not essential.
- 4+ years’ experience in a Garment Tech team, ideally within a fast‑paced fashion environment.
- Experience fitting garments, with a strong understanding of garment construction.
- Working knowledge of garment grading and specifications.
- Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively across teams.
- A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships with ease.
- Enthusiasm to continue developing technical skills and gaining confidence across the product lifecycle.
- Calm disposition who works well under pressure.
- Awareness of product costing and ability to identify negotiation opportunities.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarking.
- 3% employer pension contribution, 5% employee contribution as standard.
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with additional days for long service.
- Birthday day off.
- Team socials and meetups.
- Monthly well‑being activities to support your health and wellbeing.
- Tailored progression pathways.
- A thorough EAP scheme offering financial, legal and health support.
- Access to professional support & mentoring.
- Bonus Scheme for all employees paid out twice a year.
- Motel 50% discount.
- Motel is a growth mentality company.
Motel Rocks Group Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Assistant Garment Technologist in London employer: Motel Rocks
Motel Rocks Group Ltd is an exceptional employer located in London, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. As an Assistant Garment Technologist, you'll benefit from tailored progression pathways, competitive salaries, and a supportive environment that prioritises employee well-being through monthly activities and a comprehensive EAP scheme. Join a company that values diversity and sustainability while providing unique perks like a birthday day off and a generous employee discount.
