Freelance Garment Technologist London

Thelondonpatterncutter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garment technology company in London seeks a Garment Technician to support designers and ensure efficient clothing production. The role requires a four-year degree and expertise in garment construction, pattern cutting, and communication. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and experience liaising with factories and designers.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing production and technical expertise.
• Thorough understanding of garment construction and pattern cutting.
• Ability to communicate alterations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in sample development.
• Liaise with designers and factories for garment production.
• Ensure garments are produced efficiently and correctly.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of clothing construction

Pattern cutting knowledge

Fit expertise

Education

Four-year degree in a relevant field

Job description

234. Clothing technicians, or garment technicians, play a vital role within the clothing industry. A garment technologist provides technical expertise in sample development and clothing production, supporting designers and liaising with factories to ensure garments are produced efficiently and correctly.

Experience is crucial for achieving high-quality outcomes. While some freelance garment techs have trained specifically for this role, many have backgrounds as sample machinists or pattern cutters.

A garment tech must have a thorough understanding of clothing construction, pattern cutting, and fit. Excellent communication skills are essential to liaise effectively with pattern cutters, designers, factories, and sample machinists.

They should have a keen eye for detail and fit, understanding all aspects of clothing construction and being able to clearly communicate alterations to pattern cutters.

Minimum requirements include a four-year degree course in a relevant field.