At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead garment technology, ensuring quality and sustainability in our luxury womenswear.
- Company: The Fold London, a premium brand dedicated to empowering professional women.
- Benefits: 33 days holiday, pension scheme, employee discounts, and fun social events.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing brand and make a real impact on women's fashion globally.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment technology, team leadership, and strong technical knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
The Fold London is an award-winning British luxury womenswear brand built on a singular, powerful idea: that the women who run boardrooms, lead teams and shape the world deserve clothes as ambitious as they are. Founded with a clear mission to dress professional women with intention, The Fold has built a loyal global community of customers who value craft, quality, and considered design over fast fashion.
With a multichannel presence - led by ecommerce and supported by our two London stores in Chelsea and the City – The Fold has built a loyal and growing customer base across the UK, US and internationally. As we enter the next stage of growth, we are investing heavily in our international expansion, commercial capability, systems, customer insight and operational infrastructure.
The Head of Garment Technology is the guardian of product integrity. Our customer buys us for fit, cut and longevity, making technical excellence central to the brand proposition. You will lead fit, sizing, construction, quality, technical compliance and ESG across all categories and routes to market. As the most senior technical voice in the business, you will lead and develop the Garment Technology team while influencing product, sourcing and buying decisions as we continue to grow internationally.
- Maintain technical standards, manuals and specifications across the business
- Act as the technical authority on garment construction, fabric performance and manufacturing feasibility
- Own fit approval, sealing, inspection and AQL standards from prototype to bulk production
- Own testing programmes, performance standards, care instruction accuracy and product risk assessment
- Ensure all products meet quality, sustainability and brand standards
- Plan technical workflow around seasonal calendars and factory shutdowns
- Build and maintain product data and traceability processes
- Ensure sustainability and ethical claims are fully substantiated
- Report compliance and ESG performance to the leadership team
- Manage departmental, testing, sampling and compliance budgets
- Control quality-related costs, including supplier claims and rework
- Partner with Finance and Merchandising to ensure technical costs are reflected in commercial decisions
- Lead, develop and mentor the Garment Technology team
- Present technical strategy, risks and performance to senior leadership
- Proven experience managing offshore suppliers, quality standards, audits and traceability
- Strong understanding of testing, AQL, risk assessment and product compliance
- Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams
- Exceptional eye for fit, quality and finish
- Collaborative relationship builder with a willingness to travel internationally as required
33 days holiday (25 days + bank holidays) + option to buy more! Pension scheme & Salary sacrifice options, Financial wellbeing platform, £1,250 annual The Fold gift voucher, Bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity pay, Friends & family discount – enjoy 50% off, Monthly social events, plus summer & Christmas parties, Summer Fridays, Fully stocked snack cupboards, fresh fruit, plus great coffee & tea.
A brand with a clear point of view and a fiercely loyal customer base — you will be selling something you can believe in. Opportunity to play a highly visible role in a growing premium fashion brand. Broad and genuinely commercial remit with real influence on business performance. Opportunity to help shape the next stage of international and operational growth. The brand is at a new chapter of growth across both existing and new channels, and operates internationally.
Diversity and Inclusion: We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer (CTO) in London employer: The Fold London
The Fold London is an exceptional employer for Footwear Designers, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values creativity and innovation. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives while enjoying the flexibility of remote work combined with in-person collaboration in our vibrant London office. As part of a growing luxury brand, you will have direct exposure to leadership and significant opportunities for professional growth, making it a truly rewarding place to advance your career.
