Assistant Garment Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modern luxury fashion label is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist in Birmingham. The role involves collaboration with designers and production teams to uphold quality and fit standards while managing the administrative aspects of garment technology. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail and coordination skills.

Benefits

33 days annual leave and a day off for your birthday

Pension scheme and insurances

Generous staff discounts

Cycle scheme, eye care vouchers, and more

Qualifications

• Experience with garment technology or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proto, fit, and Gold Seals meet specifications.
• Support the team with fit comments and specifications.
• Coordinate testing and conduct wearer trials on new fabrics.

Skills

Coordination

Attention to Detail

Communication

Tools

PLM Systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Garment Technologist

Reporting to: Head of Tech

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

About the Company

ME+EM London is a rapidly growing modern luxury fashion label with a global digital presence, stores in London and Edinburgh, concessions in Harrods and Selfridges, and US stores in Manhattan, SoHo, East Hampton & Dallas.

We are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate team that values hard work, learning, and risk-taking. We foster a supportive and welcoming environment with social activities and opportunities for growth.

About the Role

We seek an Assistant Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology Team with administrative tasks, working closely with designers, manufacturers, and production teams to ensure quality, fit, and production standards are met on time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proto, fit, and Gold Seals meet specifications and brand standards.
• Support the team with fit comments, specifications, amendments, and size charts, communicating clearly with the supply base.
• Experience with PLM systems is advantageous.
• Maintain test reports for fabrics, yarns, interlinings, trims, and artwork at the proto stage.
• Coordinate bulk and garment testing, considering quality and cost.
• Conduct wearer trials on new fabrics or high-risk styles and act accordingly.

Additional Tasks

• Visit warehouses and stores regularly to assess quality and compliance.
• Review quality reports and provide feedback.
• Coordinate fit reviews each season to ensure consistency.
• Prioritize workload according to schedules and critical paths.
• Maintain good relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Organize department files and keep workstations tidy.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a day off for your birthday.
• Pension scheme, insurances, Employee Assistance Programme, and other perks.
• Generous staff discounts, cycle scheme, eye care vouchers, and more.

Equality Statement

ME+EM is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted due to high application volume.