Garment Technologist

Holland Cooper; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Garment Technologist to work at their Cheltenham office. The role includes working across various clothing categories, ensuring quality standards in production samples, and developing technical brand manuals. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, a strong understanding of product development, and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about fashion and possesses great attention to detail and a collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in garment technology or a related field.
• Detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques across various product areas.
• Strong knowledge in fit engineering and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Work across Ladieswear, Menswear, and Childrenswear.
• Attend fit sessions and provide technical feedback.
• Ensure production samples meet quality and aesthetic standards.
• Build and maintain technical brand manuals.
• Communicate with third-party testing institutes.
• Conduct QC inspections for incoming goods.

Skills

Product development

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

PLM systems

Job description

Role

Garment Technologist

Job Description

• Work across multiple products across Ladieswear, Menswear and Childrenswear. And must be open to learning new specialisms, we are building a lifestyle brand with expanding multifaceted category areas.
• Schedules & attends fit sessions and comments to provide vendors with completed technical information regards measurements, tolerances, fitting, workmanship & Packaging
• Checking pre-production and production samples meet the required quality and aesthetic standards.
• Strive for continuous improvement in process and product specification, through technical research, interpretation of market information and quality benchmarking
• Help build, develop and maintain technical brand manuals. Communicating this effectively through the supply chain with factories in the UK, Europe & Far east
• Ensure seasonal block / Spec reviews are arranged to validate blocks and grade rules.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally to bring credibility to the technical team and promote the value of the technical function within the business.
• Alignment with Design to develop product which is fit for purpose with no compromise to quality and fit
• Communicate with third party testing Q.C institutes to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Carry out occasional QC Inspections on incoming goods against sealing samples to required standards and resolving any issues.
• Work to the Critical path to meet deadlines.
• Work with suppliers to continually improve quality and ethical standards.
• Based in our Head office in Cheltenham, UK.
• Other duties as required.

About You

• Within a commutable distance to our Head office in Cheltenham, UK , or willing to relocate.
• Minimum of 3 Year experience
• Previous experience working for a brand preferable, but not essential
• Have strong knowledge in product development, fit, engineering to cost and manufacturing standards.
• Must have a detailed understanding of manufacturing techniques across a wide variety of product areas or specialisation.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to deal with various cultures and personalities.
• Have a strong team collaboration and networking attitude
• Passionate about product with a high attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to work in a fast -paced environment and be open minded to continuous change and improvement.
• You will strive for continuous improvement in process and product specifications.
• An understanding of the consumer fit / quality expectations within the business
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• Computer literate (preferably familiar with Excel, Word, Adobe, PLM systems etc).
• Understanding and awareness of garment testing with ability to interpret test reports against company requirements