Garment Technologist - Product Development

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Garment Technologist - Product Development to support the garment development cycle from design through manufacturing. The role conducts technical and quality control activities to ensure specifications are met while staying producible and budget-aligned.

The position involves coordinating with designers, buyers, and suppliers, traveling as needed to meet suppliers and customers, and ensuring production readiness within the budget.

Responsibilities

• Support buying and design teams through garment development stages.
• Collaborate with designers to adapt designs for production methods.
• Translate design requirements into manufacturable garments.
• Coordinate with buyers and designers on technical considerations during product development.
• Ensure garments can be produced within the established budget.

Skills

Garment development

Quality control

Budget adherence

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Garment Technologist - Product Development

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Apparel and Fashion

Function: Textile/Fashion

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Garment Technologist - Product Development role in Dubai, United Arab Emirates supports buying and design teams throughout the product development cycle, from initial design through manufacturing. The position performs technical, investigative and quality control activities to ensure garments meet required specifications while remaining practical for production and aligned with budget requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Apparel and Fashion

Function: Textile/Fashion

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full-time

Product Development Support

• Support buying and design teams through different stages of garment development and production.
• Liaise closely with designers and adapt designs where necessary to suit available production methods.
• Help translate design requirements into garments that can be manufactured according to required specifications.
• Work with buyers and designers to address technical considerations during product development.
• Ensure garments can be produced within the established budget.

Quality and Technical Evaluation

Undertake technical and quality control activities to verify that materials and finished garments meet required standards.

• Conduct quality evaluations of fabrics and other materials.
• Check the quality and performance of finished products.
• Oversee fabric testing during the development process.
• Participate in fittings and evaluate first samples.
• Identify product or quality issues that may affect final specifications or production.

Product Queries and Customer Feedback

Respond to product-related queries and complaints received from stores and customers. Review relevant concerns from a technical and quality perspective and coordinate with appropriate teams where further investigation is required.

Supplier and Manufacturing Coordination

Work closely with designers, buyers, suppliers and manufacturers throughout the development and production process. The role is primarily office-based but requires willingness to travel to meet suppliers, customers and manufacturers when necessary.