Assistant Technologist

Harrods; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store based in the City of Westminster is seeking an Assistant Technologist. The role includes supporting the product quality across Soft Lines, ensuring compliance and technical integrity, alongside managing supplier timelines. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a quality-focused role, a strong grasp of fabric technology, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with a minimum of three days on-site, allowing for flexibility while meeting business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar technical or quality-focused role.
• Strong understanding of product construction, fabric technology and testing.
• Ideally experience within a premium or luxury brand.

Responsibilities

• Support the Garment Technologist in maintaining product quality.
• Monitor supplier timelines and communicate updates.
• Ensure all products meet legislation and testing standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Technically relevant qualification

Tools

PC literacy

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technologist to provide a key support within our Soft Lines Own Label [Apparel, Bags & Accessories] business, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and exceptional‑quality products that reflect the standards of a premium brand. As an Assistant Technologist, you will support the Garment Technologist and Senior Technical Manager in maintaining product quality, technical integrity and compliance across the Soft Lines category, including Apparel, Bags & Accessories. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play an integral role throughout the product lifecycle, contributing to fit, compliance, sustainability and technical accuracy while helping to protect brand standards.

Supporting the technical critical path by monitoring supplier timelines, identifying risks and communicating updates to stakeholders.

Organising and documenting fit sessions, maintaining fit logs and ensuring timely feedback is issued to suppliers.

Ensuring all products meet relevant legislation, testing standards and country‑specific compliance requirements.

Managing inspection protocols aligned to AQL standards and supporting non‑compliance investigations.

Maintaining accurate technical records, completing design packs and producing technical copy for packaging and reporting.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on‑site or have a mix of on‑site and home working – this is what we refer to as “Hybrid”. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on‑site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

You will be an organised, detail‑driven technical professional with a genuine passion for product and quality. You will be comfortable working across multiple styles and deadlines, communicating clearly with suppliers and internal teams, and supporting senior stakeholders with accurate, timely technical information. You will bring a proactive approach to problem‑solving, a strong understanding of garment construction and compliance, and the confidence to contribute within a fast‑paced, premium environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience in a similar technical or quality‑focused role
• A strong understanding of product construction, fabric technology and testing, ideally within a premium or luxury brand
• A technically relevant qualification, preferably at degree level, alongside solid PC literacy and system experience

Harrods is one of the world's leading luxury department stores and we're becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought‑after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You: Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we'll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You: Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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