Assistant Garment Technologist – Womenswear

SUCCESS TALENT; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking an Assistant Garment Technologist for Womenswear to support quality across our fast-paced product categories. You will work closely with Buyers, Designers and Merchandisers, helping ensure quality from concept through bulk and in season.

You will assist with design packs, fittings, testing and bulk production, manage technical docs, and drive clear, actionable specs while coordinating with suppliers to meet deadlines and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Garment Technologist.
• Strong knowledge of knitted and/or woven garment construction.
• Confident leading fits and communicating technical detail clearly.
• Experience in a fast paced retail or supplier environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the garment technology process from design packs through fitting, testing and bulk
• Issue clear specifications and manage technical documentation
• Lead and support fit sessions across multiple product types
• Manage suppliers to deliver quality, consistency and on time production
• Carry out risk assessments, review test reports and ensure legal & safety compliance
• Investigate quality issues, manage failures and support customer service queries
• Partner with Sustainability & Compliance teams to reduce risk and improve standards

Skills

Garment construction

Fit sessions leadership

Supplier management

Retail experience

Job description

Assistant Garment Technologist | Womenswear

Quality driven. Detail focused. Fast paced.

We're recruiting an Assistant Garment Technologist to join a large scale, quality focused fashion retailer within a busy Womenswear division. This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, pace and ownership across complex product categories.

You’ll work closely with Buyers, Designers and Merchandisers, supporting product quality from concept through to bulk and in season.

The Role

• Support the garment technology process from design packs through fitting, testing and bulk
• Issue clear specifications and manage technical documentation
• Lead and support fit sessions across multiple product types
• Manage suppliers to deliver quality, consistency and on time production
• Carry out risk assessments, review test reports and ensure legal & safety compliance
• Investigate quality issues, manage failures and support customer service queries
• Partner with Sustainability & Compliance teams to reduce risk and improve standards

What You'll Bring

• Experience as an Assistant Garment Technologist
• Strong knowledge of knitted and/or woven garment construction and manufacturing
• Confident leading fits and communicating technical detail clearly
• Experience in a fast paced retail or supplier environment

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement:

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.