Freelance Clothing Technologist

Make It Happen Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a freelance Garment Technologist for a women's streetwear brand in London. This immediate role involves managing product quality and technical performance while collaborating with factories and creative teams to ensure the highest standards of garment production. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of garment construction and a passion for fashion sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience with Jersey and sportswear preferred.
• Knowledge of garment specifications and quality standards.
• Understanding of sustainability processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of garment specifications and approvals.
• Oversee product testing and quality standards.
• Collaborate with factories and design teams for production.

Skills

Garment construction

Quality assurance

Communication

Technical performance management

Fit session management

Education

3+ years of experience in a similar role

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Make It Happen Recruitment

Managing Director @ Make It Happen Recruitment | Recruitment Strategy

Our client is a womenswear streetwear brand and they're looking for a freelance Garment Technologist. This is an immediate hire for 2 days a week.

Based in their London office

The role:

• Manage all aspects of key departments, including creating garment specifications, developing blocks, and overseeing the sealing process from prototype to shipment approval.
• Take ownership of the product's technical performance. Ensure all products meet legislation, safety, and quality standards. Manage test reports and resolve any testing queries.
• Risk assessing product quality standards and production issues, including safety, wearer trials, performance, minimum make standards, and potential production issues.
• Working directly with factories on washcare label approvals
• Manage fit sessions, ensuring all fit samples are measured and checked against previous fit comments, and giving any initial comments relevant to the fit session. Take ownership and lead fit sessions.
• Work closely with designers and PD to ensure quality inspection and approval of all pre-production and production samples to ensure the highest standard.
• Creating grade rules and advising factories on grading

The person:

• A genuine love for the brand and understanding of our mission
• Previous experience with Jersey and sportswear is preferable
• Knowledge of garment construction, fit, quality, and care instructions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with unisex/dual sizing grading is preferable
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Support department and wider team during peak periods
• Understanding of sustainability processes and sustainable garment production
• Familiarity with factory audits and interpreting audit reports
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment, delivering successful projects on time
• Based in London
• Eligible to work in the UK

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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