Assistant Garment Technologist – Luxury Fashion

ME AND EM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (full-time)

Birthday day off

Pension Scheme

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Length of Service Award

Refer a Friend Scheme

Staff uniform for retail employees

Generous Staff and Friends and Family

Annual Volunteer Day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Real Living Wage Employer

Job summary

ME+EM is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist to support the Garment Technology Team through accurate administration across the production process, collaborating with designers, manufacturers, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, fit and production standards while meeting delivery dates.

You will contribute to proto, fit and bulk testing, maintain and communicate specifications, and help drive continuous improvement across our fast-paced fashion operation in White City.

Qualifications

• Experience with garment production processes and quality standards.
• Familiarity with fit, proto, and bulk testing helpful.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proto, fit and Gold Seals meet specifications and brand standards.
• Support Garment Tech Team with fit comments, specifications, amendments, and size charts.
• If available, record test reports for cloth/yarn, interlining, trim, artwork at proto stage.
• Arrange relevant bulk tests and garment testing with quality versus cost in mind.
• Coordinate wearer trials for new fabrics or high-risk details and take action as needed.
• Visit warehouse regularly to identify quality or manufacturing issues and perform AQL inspections.
• Conduct regular shop visits to observe trends and retailer feedback with Design/Buying teams.
• Review monthly quality returns and take appropriate actions.
• Coordinate fit reviews per season with Senior Garment Tech to ensure consistent fit.
• Prioritize workload according to schedule and Critical Path.
• Build strong relationships with head office, stores, and warehouse teams.
• Maintain department filing and keep workstation organized.

Tools

PLM System

Job description

ME+EM is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist to support the Garment Technology Team through accurate administration across the production process, collaborating with designers, manufacturers, and production teams to ensure products meet quality, fit and production standards while meeting delivery dates.

You will contribute to proto, fit and bulk testing, maintain and communicate specifications, and help drive continuous improvement across our fast-paced fashion operation in White City.