Garment Technologist Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join a thriving sourcing and apparel business.
The Garment Technologist will work across multi-product apparel, including sportswear and athleisure. The successful candidate will support the development process from initial samples through to production, whilst managing fit approvals, technical comments, and maintaining the critical path throughout development.
Garment Technologist Responsibilities
- Developing and updating the block library to ensure consistency across product ranges.
- Measuring and inspecting samples throughout the development process.
- Attending fit sessions, reviewing samples, and providing clear fit comments to overseas factories.
- Creating detailed tech packs and maintaining technical documentation
- Reviewing garment construction, workmanship, and overall product quality
- Conducting in-house testing and analysing test reports to ensure products are fit for purpose.
- Liaising closely with overseas factories regarding fit, construction, and quality amendments.
- Supporting the sealing process from prototype through to production
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure deadlines and critical path dates are achieved.
Additional Information
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Garment Technologist or similar technical role, with strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and factory communication.
Experience working across multi-product apparel, sportswear, licensed product, or fanwear would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication skills and be confident working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and overseas factories.