Garment Technician

Stockmann; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Incentive bonus system

Job summary

Stockmann is seeking a commercially minded Garment Technician for the Fashion Own Brands team in Helsinki. You will manage end-to-end sample and fitting processes, develop measurements, grading, patterns, and workmanship to deliver high-quality, commercially successful collections.

You will collaborate with Designers, Own Brand Leads, suppliers, and production teams, provide feedback on fit and construction, coordinate sample shipments, and support testing, labeling, and care instructions.

Qualifications

• At least three years as Garment Technician
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods
• Experience in offshore production preferred
• Fluency in English and Finnish required

Responsibilities

• End-to-end sample and fitting process management
• Develop measurements, grading, patterns, fittings, and workmanship
• Coordinate sample shipments and support testing, labeling, and care instructions
• Provide feedback to suppliers on fit, quality, construction and pattern development

Skills

garment construction

manufacturing methods

offshore production experience

team collaboration

english fluency

finnish fluency

Education

Relevant education

Job description

for Stockmann Fashion Category, responsible for making measurements, grading, fitting and workmanship for commercial collections in own brand´s end to end process process according to own brands’ strategy.

This is a permanent position. You will be located in Helsinki, in our Flag Ship Store. We work in a hybrid model so 2-3 days at office.

Where is your expertise needed?

As a Garment Technician, you will be responsible for the end-to-end sample and fitting process, ensuring high-quality, well-fitting, and commercially successful products. You will work closely with Designers, Own Brand Leads, suppliers, and production teams to develop measurements, grading, patterns, fittings, and workmanship.

You will provide clear and constructive feedback to suppliers on fit, quality, construction, and pattern development, while ensuring an efficient development process and adherence to timelines. You will also coordinate sample shipments and support product testing, labelling, and care instructions when needed.

In your work, you will contribute to customer-centric and sustainable product development by ensuring production-friendly solutions, high quality, and responsible use of materials and manufacturing processes.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a commercially minded Garment Technician with a relevant education and at least three years of experience working as a Garment Technician. You have strong knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods, ideally with experience in offshore production, and the ability to support the development of high-quality, commercial collections.

You are organized, solution-oriented, and confident in making decisions and managing multiple priorities. Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset are essential. Fluency in both English and Finnish is required.

Why should you join us?

If you have an eye for details and want to help create an inspiring collection for our customers – this is your job! We value passion for fashion, curious mind, innovative ideas and agile approach to work.

Salary is determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Retail Sector and based on the candidate’s experience. We offer a good employee discount and we also have an incentive bonus system.

We put our Customer in the center, we act with Courage, and we do this Together.

Would you like to know more?

If you have any questions regarding this position, please do not hesitate to contact: Erika Ahlberg, Category Manager, Fashion Own Brands, [e-mail] or [phone]. Best time to reach: Monday 31.8.2026 at 10:00-11:00, Wednesday 2.9.2026 at 11:00-12:00 and Friday 4.9.2026 at 13:00-14:00.