Assistant Garment Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading fashion label is looking for an Assistant Garment Technologist based in London. The role involves supporting the Garment Technology Team by ensuring quality and fit throughout the production process in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contributions to the fashion industry.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Insurance benefits

Employee assistance programs

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience with garment quality standards and production processes.
• Ability to communicate fit comments and specifications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prototypes and fits meet specifications and brand standards.
• Coordinate bulk and garment testing, balancing quality and costs.
• Maintain organized department files and workstations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication

Relationship Management

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Garment Technologist

Reporting to: Head of Tech

Location: London

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 recent 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 dynamic work environment with social activities and celebrations, welcoming new talent to contribute to our growth.

About the Role

We seek an Assistant Garment Technologist to support our Garment Technology Team by managing administration throughout the production process, collaborating with designers, manufacturers, and production teams to ensure quality, fit, and production standards are met on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prototypes, fits, 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, balancing quality and costs.
• Conduct wearer trials for new fabrics or high-risk styles and act accordingly.

Additional Tasks

• Perform regular visits to the warehouse and stores to assess quality, manufacture, and customer use, including AQL inspections.
• Review monthly quality reports and implement necessary actions.
• Coordinate fit reviews to ensure consistent and correct brand fit.
• Manage workload according to schedules and critical paths.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Maintain organized department files and workstations.

Benefits include 33 days of annual leave, a birthday day off, pension scheme, insurance benefits, employee assistance programs, staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities.

Note: Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted.