Clothing Technologist

Hobbs London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs London is seeking a Clothing Technologist to ensure the perfect fit and quality of footwear, accessories, and apparel. This role involves hands-on participation in fit sessions, maintaining technical packs, and conducting competitor research. Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of garment construction and a passion for high-quality products.

Benefits

70% Employee Discount at Hobbs

50% Discount with Phase Eight and Whistles

Up to 28 days holiday plus public holidays

Financial and Wellbeing support

Enhanced Maternity package

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of garment construction and pattern cutting.
• Keen eye for detail and effective communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly fit sessions to evaluate garment and accessory fit.
• Maintain accurate technical packs for communication with suppliers.
• Conduct store visits and competitor research for product strategy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Understanding of garment construction

Job description

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Do you thrive on organisation and enjoy working hands-on with product? If so, this could be your perfect second step into tech at Hobbs.

As the Assistant Technologist, you won't just be observing; you'll be involved in ensuring the perfect fit, impeccable quality, and technical excellence of our footwear, accessories, and apparel from initial sketch to customer delivery.

What You’ll Do:

1. Participate in weekly fit sessions, learning from our Technical team to evaluate garment and accessory fit from prototypes to pre-production samples.
2. Maintain accurate technical packs, ensuring clear communication with our suppliers.
3. Conduct store visits and competitor research to gather insights on trends and inform product strategy.
4. Assist in risk assessments and wearer trials to ensure product safety, style, and standards are met.

Who you'll be:

You will have a basic understanding of garment construction and pattern cutting, with a keen eye for detail and effective communication skills. Enthusiastic about high-quality products and eager to develop your skills, especially in fit evaluation. Experience in footwear and accessories is a plus but not essential—your passion to learn is what matters most.

What's in it for you?

We prioritize our people at TFG Brands, providing tools and time for career development. Benefits include:

• Hobbs Employee Discount of 70%, plus 50% with Phase Eight and Whistles
• Up to 28 days holiday plus public holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• And more!

About Us

At TFG Brands, we care, connect, collaborate, and create. Our portfolio includes brands like Phase Eight, Whistles, Hobbs, and Inside Story, with plans for further growth across retail sectors.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity, encourages authentic self-expression, and celebrates differences, ensuring everyone’s contributions are valued and perspectives appreciated.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry