Garment Technologist

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit. Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception; in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification. Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role

Work closely with designers, RTW product developers, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure that garments are produced to fit the original design specifications. Take responsibility for the technical aspects of garment from prototype through to delivery, including fabric testing, construction methods, and quality control, whilst ensuring all production goals for the collection are met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Designers and Product Developers throughout the season to help create accurate technical specifications, including measurements, fabric choices, construction notes, and material lists. All documentation should be clear and accurate, ready for external factories and suppliers.
• Ensure technical specifications are understood, adhered to, and that development and production issues are proactively resolved.
• Support to select fabric, trims and components in line with the creative direction and sustainability goals for the collection whilst managing cost and performance.
• Implement processes to ensure adequate performance testing which reflects product type and can support to finalise aftercare instructions and disclaimer tags (if necessary).
• Manage the fit/pre-production sign off according to the critical path deadlines. Report seasonal performance by supplier and highlight any critical issues as they arise. Share this report weekly in order to formulate an accurate production plan.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and take ownership of the relevant KPI from initial seal to final product quality control.
• Attend regular factory visits throughout the season to ensure final bulk production meets all quality standards prior to factory release.
• Ensure all suppliers and process uphold our Global Sourcing Principles and B Corp sustainability commitments.
• Create a pattern archive and standardise key blocks with the support of design and merchandising to increase speed and accuracy when fitting and increase product performance.
• Analyse all product returns and faults so we can avoid future mistakes, this is working alongside the ecommerce manager.
• As and when required attend factory visits to hand over production comments (local travel may be required to factories).

Culture

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
• Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability

As a certified B Corp, we are committed to using business as a force for good. You'll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community.

• Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Champion equity, empathy, and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong technical expertise of garment construction, pattern making, consumption lay plans, fabrics and grading across all RTW categories is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills and the highest level of attention to detail, particularly with fit and finish of garments.
• Comfortable building relationships at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with CAD or pattern-making software.
• Experienced user of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving skills to handle technical issues in production.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us.