Garment Technician Specialist, Hackett

Hackett; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackett, a leading menswear brand, is seeking a Garment Technician for their London office. The successful candidate will work closely with the Technical Manager, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the garment fitting and production process. You will play a pivotal role in liaising with suppliers and ensuring that all samples meet stringent quality guidelines, while also enjoying great flexibility in your working hours and the opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

Great international working environment

Remote work on Fridays

Flexible working hours

Flexible benefits

Discount on the brands of the Group

Qualifications

• Experience working with premium menswear brands in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience within a garment tech role.
• Advanced English level required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and assist with inspection of samples to meet Hackett's standards.
• Liaise with manufacturers on fit issues and recording specifications.
• Update technical folders and approve labels and reports.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Pattern making

Fit & sizing management

Intermediate level Excel skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

University degree in Tailoring / Garment Technician

Job description

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Client:

Hackett

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

The project

The project

As a Garment Technician, you will work alongside the Technical Manager during fit meetings and sample inspection. You will assist with fit comments and note-taking, update specs, send specifications and comments to suppliers, and liaise with suppliers on technical issues.

What will the role entail?

1. Measure development samples, salesman samples, pre-production samples, shipment samples.
2. Assist with the inspection of the construction at all stages of samples & ensure they meet Hackett's international standards, advising suppliers accordingly.
3. Assist with maintaining the Hackett standard across all suppliers.
4. Liaise with all manufacturers and advise them on any fit issues.
5. Assist with recording and approving specifications.
6. Ensure technical folders are up to date with correct grade rules, labelling, and fit.
7. Assist with customer returns.
8. Update the critical path after fit sessions and ensure comments are sent on time.
9. Approve wash, care, and content labels; advise suppliers; review test reports.
10. Assist with approval of bulk inspection reports.

What do we offer:

• Great international working environment.
• Remote work on Fridays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flexible benefits.
• Discount on the brands of the Group.

Requirements

1. University degree in Tailoring / Garment Technician.
2. Advanced English level.
3. Experience working with premium menswear brands in a fast-paced environment.
4. Proven experience within a garment tech role.
5. Fit & sizing management: pattern making, creating size specifications and grading.
6. Intermediate level Excel skills.
7. Garment construction knowledge.
8. Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
9. Ability to communicate with UK and offshore manufacturers.