Womenswear Technical Manager in London

Roland Mouret is looking for an experienced and driven Technical Manager to lead the Technical Department, overseeing all technical aspects of product development, garment quality and production across the collections.

As Technical Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the technical direction and performance of the department, ensuring that all products meet the brand's standards for fit, construction, quality and consistency. With extensive expertise in luxury womenswear tailoring, you will play a key role in maintaining the technical integrity of the collections, ensuring exceptional workmanship, precision and attention to detail across all product categories.

Working closely with the Design Director, Design, Product Development and Production teams, you will establish clear technical priorities and ensure that the department delivers against business objectives and critical deadlines. You will manage and develop the Technical Team, providing clear direction, guidance and support to ensure responsibilities are effectively allocated and departmental workloads are managed.

You will oversee the seasonal technical calendar, monitor collection progress and identify potential risks to development, production and shipment, taking ownership of solutions and escalating issues where necessary. A key part of the role will be maintaining and continuously improving technical processes and standards across the business. This includes overseeing fit and quality approval procedures, reviewing recurring product issues, monitoring customer returns and implementing improvements to minimise quality concerns and protect the brand.

You will take ownership of technical relationships with suppliers and factories, ensuring they are working to the required standards and are accountable for product quality, workmanship and delivery expectations. This includes managing supplier performance, supporting cost engineering opportunities and working collaboratively with Production to resolve technical and commercial challenges. A strong understanding of specialist tailoring factories and atelier workmanship will be essential to maintaining the quality and construction standards expected of the brand.

You will also oversee product compliance, ensuring all testing, labelling and certification requirements are met across relevant markets. Working closely with suppliers and external testing houses, you will ensure that the business remains compliant with all applicable safety and legislative requirements.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strategic yet hands-on approach. You will need to balance the day-to-day demands of a fast-paced fashion business with the ability to drive long-term improvements, develop your team and maintain the highest technical standards throughout the product lifecycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years' experience within a Technical Department, with extensive knowledge of garment construction, fit, pattern cutting and production processes.
• Extensive experience in luxury womenswear tailoring, with an in-depth understanding of tailored garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong technical knowledge of structured garments, including jackets, coats, trousers and dresses, with experience in complex construction methods and internal garment finishing.
• Proven ability to assess and resolve complex fit, construction and workmanship issues, particularly within tailored garments.
• Experience working with luxury ateliers and specialist tailoring factories would be highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing and developing a Technical Team, with the ability to lead, motivate and establish clear departmental priorities.
• Experience within a luxury womenswear brand, ideally working across multiple product categories.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, from initial development through to bulk production and shipment.
• Proven ability to manage seasonal technical calendars, departmental workloads and critical paths.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, technical components and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience establishing and implementing technical standards, procedures and best practices.
• Strong supplier and factory management skills, with the ability to challenge performance and drive improvements.
• Commercial awareness, including understanding cost implications, quality risks and opportunities for cost engineering.
• Experience analysing customer returns and quality performance to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of garment testing, product compliance, labelling and international safety requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior management and Creative Director.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to make decisions and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.