Clothing Technologist

Phase Eight; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Garment Technologist to join their dynamic team in London. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the exceptional fit and quality of Wovens and Jersey Tops, while also overseeing the Kidswear product line. Collaborating closely with Design and Buying departments, you will lead fit sessions, manage the sealing process, and analyze fabric test reports to uphold the highest standards of quality. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a brand that values innovation and quality in the fashion industry.

Benefits

70% Employee Discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Financial and Wellbeing assistance

Enhanced Maternity package

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of garment construction and quality standards.
• Experience in collaborating with design and buying teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead fit sessions and provide feedback on garment samples.
• Manage the sealing process to ensure timely submissions.

Skills

Garment Construction

Pattern Cutting

Grading

Fabric Testing

Fit Analysis

Education

Degree in Fashion Technology

Relevant Certifications

Job description

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Are you a detail-oriented and quality-focused Garment Technologist looking for your next step?

Join our collaborative team, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the exceptional fit and quality of our Wovens and Jersey Tops product, and also take ownership of our Kidswear product.

As the Garment Technologist, you'll be an integral partner to our Design and Buying departments, working hand-in-hand from the initial sample stage through to final delivery. You'll be instrumental in upholding the technical integrity of our woven and jersey tops garments, ensuring they meet our high standards of fit, quality, and performance.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate closely with Design and Buying: You'll work together to understand the creative vision for each season and optimise our size ranges to maximise sales potential.
• Lead Fit Sessions: You'll be at the forefront of our fit process, attending sessions to evaluate samples, providing clear and constructive feedback on fit, and promptly communicating specifications to our suppliers.
• Manage the Sealing Process: You'll oversee the critical sealing process, championing a "right first time" approach to ensure the timely and accurate submission of samples.
• Partner with the Senior Technical Manager: You'll collaborate to proactively address any challenges or delays, ensuring samples are prioritised according to our critical path.
• Analyse Fabric Test Reports: You'll review and approve bulk size specifications based on the insights gained from fabric testing.
• Ensure Consistent Fit: You'll be responsible for maintaining a consistent and excellent fit across our Phase Eight wovens and jersey tops and kidswear collection.

Who you'll be:

As the Garment Technologist in the Wovens and Jersey Tops and Kidswear department, you'll be someone who brings a strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading, and testing to a diverse range of apparel. Your technical expertise in will be crucial to your success, and you'll be known for your sharp attention to detail. You'll also be a confident communicator, effectively building and managing relationships with our Design and Buying teams, as well as our suppliers.

What's in it for you?

Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Phase Eight Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy
• Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays
• Financial and Wellbeing assistance
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7
• Plus much more!

About Us

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren’t stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

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

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