Assistant Garment Technologist

Derek Rose; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Derek Rose in London is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist to support the sampling team from first proto to approved production sample, ensuring garments fit and perform as expected. You will own sample management for the London office, track locations, stages, owners and return dates, and prepare for fittings, photosho ots and supplier communications.

The role requires a degree in garment tech or similar and 1–2 years' experience; proficiency in Excel and meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications

• Garment technology degree or equivalent qualification with 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, measuring and fit.
• Proficient in Excel and other tracking systems.
• Exceptionally organised with attention to detail.
• Clear written communication, including with overseas suppliers.
• Ability to juggle multiple requests from several teams and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Support the development process and coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Prepare for fit sessions, measure samples, photograph, and note comments.
• Write fit comments and share feedback with suppliers.
• Build and maintain tech packs, measurement specs and grading data.
• Check construction, trims, labels and finishing against standards.
• Track fabric and garment test reports with suppliers.
• Run the London office sample tracker with stage, location and return date.
• Coordinate samples for photoshoots, press requests and meetings.
• Manage courier requests, bookings and paperwork.

Skills

Garment construction

Measuring & fit

Excel

Organisation

Written communication

Supplier coordination

Prioritisation

Education

Garment technology degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

PLM system

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Garment Technologist

Role Type: Full Time, Permanent

Department: Design

Reports to: Product Developer Manager

Location: Baker Street, London

The role

You’ll support the sampling team to get every Derek Rose garment fitting, feeling and performing exactly as it should, from first proto to approved production sample. Alongside this, you’ll own sample management for the London office, making sure the right sample is in the right place, properly tracked, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development Manager and Garment Technologist with the day-to-day running of the development process.
• Prepare for and assist in fit sessions, measuring samples, taking photographs and recording comments accurately, and flagging any concerns.
• Write up clear fit comments and measurement feedback, and share them with suppliers.
• Build and maintain tech packs, measurement specs and grading information under the guidance of the Garment Technologist.
• Check construction, trims, labels and finishing against approved standards, and raise anything that falls short.
• Track fabric and garment test reports, chasing suppliers for outstanding information.
• Run the London office sample tracker, logging every sample in and out with its stage, location, owner and return date.
• Coordinate samples for photoshoots, press requests and sales meetings.
• Manage courier requests, bookings and paperwork.

About you

• A degree or equivalent qualification in garment technology, fashion technology or a related subject, and 1–2 years’ relevant experience (a placement year counts).
• A working knowledge of garment construction, measuring and fit.
• Confident with Excel and quick to learn a new tracking system.
• Exceptionally organised, with an eye for detail. You notice when something is a few millimetres out, or when a sample has gone missing.
• Clear, accurate written communication, including with overseas suppliers.
• Able to juggle requests from several teams calmly and prioritise sensibly.

Nice to have

• Experience with knitwear, jersey or fine woven fabrics.
• Sewing or pattern-cutting skills.
• Experience with a PLM system or Adobe Illustrator.