Garment Technologist

Encore Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Recruitment Limited represents a well-established fashion brand in Birmingham seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to uphold quality, fit, and construction across ladieswear collections. You will manage fit, technical standards, and ensure critical path deadlines are met.

You will lead weekly fit sessions, communicate construction details to suppliers, and collaborate with Buying teams to deliver accurate specifications, grading information, and consistent quality across product

Qualifications

• Experience as Garment Technologist in ladieswear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and grading.
• Excellent technical and commercial awareness.
• Keen eye for detail and passion for delivering quality products.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and hit critical deadlines.
• Experience using electronic workbooks and technical specification systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing fit, technical standards, and quality expectations from initial concept through to production.
• Leading weekly fit sessions alongside the Buying team, providing expert technical guidance and recommendations.
• Measuring, evaluating, and reviewing fit samples, producing accurate specifications and grading information.
• Communicating garment construction, fit amendments, and quality standards clearly to suppliers.
• Ensuring consistency of fit and quality across all product categories.
• Creating and managing specification sheets in line with critical path deadlines.
• Working closely with Buying teams and suppliers to ensure styles are sealed and delivered on time.
• Assisting with sample management, stock buys, and maintaining organised sample areas.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern cutting

Fit and grading

Technical knowledge

Supplier communication

Job description

Birmingham

Are you passionate about product quality, garment fit, and delivering beautifully crafted womenswear?

Our client is a well-established fashion brand with a reputation for creating timeless clothing that women love season after season. Combining quality, style, and attention to detail, they are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to join their growing team and play a pivotal role in maintaining exceptional product standards across their ladieswear collections.

What You'll Be Doing

Managing fit, technical standards, and quality expectations from initial concept through to production

Leading weekly fit sessions alongside the Buying team, providing expert technical guidance and recommendations

Measuring, evaluating, and reviewing fit samples, producing accurate specifications and grading information

Communicating garment construction, fit amendments, and quality standards clearly to suppliers

Ensuring consistency of fit and quality across all product categories

Creating and managing specification sheets in line with critical path deadlines

Working closely with Buying teams and suppliers to ensure styles are sealed and delivered on time

Assisting with sample management, stock buys, and maintaining organised sample areas

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Garment Technologist within ladieswear ideally

Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and grading

Excellent technical and commercial awareness

A keen eye for detail and passion for delivering quality products

Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with suppliers

Ability to manage multiple priorities and hit critical deadlines

Experience using electronic workbooks and technical specification systems

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and customer-focused fashion business where quality sits at the heart of everything they do. You'll have the chance to influence product fit and performance while working closely with Buying and Product teams in a collaborative environment.