Garment Tech

ME+EM Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension Scheme

Group Life and Income Protection

EAP

Staff discount

Cycle to Work

Eye Care

Real Living Wage Employer

Biannual social events

Job summary

ME+EM is seeking an experienced Freelance Garment Technologist to join our Product team in London, managing technical development from prototype to production across multiple womenswear categories.

The role focuses on fit, construction, fabrics, and QA with international supplier collaboration, thriving in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment. Freelance, full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as Garment Technologist in womenswear.
• Experience across multiple product categories.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics and manufacturing.
• Experience working with international suppliers and factories.
• Highly organised and commercially aware, able to manage workload.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Premium or luxury womenswear experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across a broad multi-product womenswear collection (woven, jersey, tailoring, knitwear, outerwear).
• Create accurate first prototype specs, tech packs, measurements and size charts.
• Lead fit sessions with clear technical advice to Design and Buying.
• Manage technical development from prototype through to Gold Seal and production.
• Communicate technical comments and amendments clearly to suppliers and factories.
• Identify and resolve fit, construction, quality, and production viability issues.
• Ensure garments meet ME+EM technical standards and Golden Rules.
• Manage technical development in line with critical paths and deadlines.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain quality and consistency across production.
• Support fabric, garment and quality testing, including wearer trials when required.

Skills

Garment Technologist

Garment construction

Fit & grading

Fabrics & manufacturing

International supplier management

Organised & self-driven

Communication & problem-solving

Freelance readiness

Job description

Job Role: Garment Technologist - Multiproduct

Reporting to: Head of Tech

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract type: Freelance, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands, with a strong global digital presence and stores across the UK, including London and Edinburgh, alongside concessions within Harrods and Selfridges. We are also continuing our exciting international expansion across the U.S, with new stores opening across key markets.

At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding.

Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

About the Role:

ME+EM is looking for an experienced Freelance Garment Technologist to join our Product team on a contract basis, providing technical expertise across our multi-product womenswear collections. Working closely with Design, Buying and our Supply Base, you’ll manage the technical development of garments from initial prototype through to production, ensuring excellent fit, construction, quality and finish. This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage multiple styles and product categories, and thrive in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across a broad multi-product womenswear collection, including woven, jersey, tailoring, knitwear and outerwear.
• Create accurate first prototype specifications, tech packs, measurements and size charts.
• Lead and contribute to fit sessions, providing clear technical advice to Design and Buying.
• Manage technical development from first prototype through to Gold Seal and production.
• Communicate technical comments and amendments clearly to suppliers and factories.
• Identify and resolve issues around fit, construction, quality and production viability.
• Ensure garments meet ME+EM technical standards and Golden Rules.
• Manage technical development in line with critical paths and production deadlines.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure quality and consistency throughout production.
• Support fabric, garment and quality testing, including wearer trials where required.

Skills:

• Strong experience as a Garment Technologist within womenswear.
• Experience across multiple product categories and a varied product portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics and manufacturing.
• Experience working with international suppliers and factories.
• Highly organised, commercially aware and confident managing your own workload.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to hit the ground running in a freelance environment.
• Premium or luxury womenswear experience would be advantageous.

Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)
• A day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life and Income Protection Insurances
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Length of Service Award
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Employee led committees
• Social events and biannual parties
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service.

ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for

opportunities within our company.

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.