Garment Technologist

Named Collective; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Generous team discount

Best friend + family discount

Birthday day off & gift

Work From Home Wednesdays

Bookable Work From Home Days

EAP with Virtual GP

Summer + Winter team parties

Regular team socials

Modern studio workspace with free sn{

snacks and refreshments

Job summary

NAMED COLLECTIVE in London is seeking a Garment Technologist who will own technical development from prototype through pre-shipment approval, lead fit sessions and manage specs. You will collaborate with Design and Production to ensure fit, quality and product vision across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of garment construction, grading and manufacturing, with experience in coordinating with overseas suppliers to ensure consistent

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Garment Tech role.
• Strong technical knowledge across garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing.
• Ability to react quickly and confidently to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own technical development from prototype through to pre-shipment approval.
• Lead and manage all internal fit sessions; review and approve fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.
• Create new-season garment specifications, standardise fits across core styles, develop grading rules and manage graded size specifications.
• Measure garments against requested specifications and provide clear, accurate technical comments to suppliers.
• Work closely with Design and Production teams to achieve the desired fit, quality and product vision.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to communicate technical requirements and ensure consistency across production.
• Identify, investigate and resolve technical and quality issues throughout the product development process.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern cutting

Grading

Manufacturing processes

Fit analysis

Garment measurement

Technical specifications

Graded size specs

Overseas suppliers

Sustainability

Job description

NAMED COLLECTIVE is a London-born fashion brand at the intersection of design, culture and modern commerce - and we've built it differently from the start.

Since launch, NAMED has established itself as the 'rebel kid' of the industry - a brand with a genuine point of view, and a community to match. We create leisurewear in a way that nobody has before. We don't make basics, we make the statement pieces our customer builds their outfit around.

We're rooted in a deep obsession with our community and our customers - over 1.9 million people around the world who don't just follow us, they're part of what we build. We've grown at an average rate of 84% year-on-year over the last 5 years through our ecommerce stores, with particularly strong momentum across the UK and US. We're only scratching the surface of what's possible. The momentum is real.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand that has already proven itself - where the foundation is strong, the ambition is bigger, and the right people will have a real impact on where we go next.

WHO R U?

Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, you are a technically minded and detail-focused Garment Technologist who is passionate about fit, quality and product. You bring a strong technical expertise alongside a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. Someone who is confident working across Design and Product Development to bring garments to life. You also have:

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.

FIT OBSESSION:

A highly developed eye for fit and proportion, with the ability to analyse garments and provide clear, accurate and actionable technical feedback.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to react quickly to changes and resolve technical issues throughout the product development process.

COLLABORATIVE ENERGY:

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal teams, suppliers and manufacturers.

THE ROLE

OWN TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT:

Manage garments from prototype through to pre-shipment approval, ensuring specifications, technical requirements, fit and quality standards are consistently achieved.

LEAD FIT & APPROVALS:

Lead and manage all internal fit sessions. Review and approve fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.

BUILD & MANAGE SPECS:

Create new-season garment specifications, standardise fits across core styles, develop grading rules and manage graded size specifications.

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT:

Measure garments against requested specifications and provide clear, accurate technical comments to suppliers, ensuring feedback is understood and implemented while constantly looking for ways to improve construction and elevate the product.

PARTNER WITH DESIGN & PRODUCTION:

Work closely with the Design and Product Development teams to achieve the desired fit, quality and overall product vision.

MANAGE SUPPLIER COMMUNICATIONS:

Liaise with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to communicate technical requirements and ensure consistency across production.

SOLVE TECHNICAL ISSUES:

Identify, investigate and resolve technical and quality issues throughout the product development process, taking ownership through to resolution. Looking for ways to improve the product experience from the outset.

OWN PRODUCT QUALITY:

Take ownership of the technical performance of products, ensuring garments meet relevant legislation, safety and quality standards.

MANAGE TESTING:

Monitor product testing requirements, review test reports and proactively resolve any testing queries or issues.

DRIVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

Identify opportunities to improve product quality, fit consistency and technical processes across the wider product development function.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, grading and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent understanding of fit analysis and garment measurement.
• Experience developing technical specifications and graded size specifications.
• Experience across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing is desirable.
• Experience working with Jersey, Sportswear and Lingerie is desirable.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of product testing, quality standards and relevant garment legislation.
• Familiarity with factory audits and interpreting audit reports.
• Understanding of sustainability processes and sustainable garment production.

A GOOD FIT LOOKS LIKE

• A genuine love for NAMED COLLECTIVE and understanding of our mission.
• 3+ years' experience in a similar Garment Tech role.
• Strong technical knowledge across garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing.
• Ability to react quickly and confidently to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple product developments and deadlines.
• Experience delivering successful projects on time and in line with the critical path.

Based in London.

Eligible to work in the UK

FOR THE COLLECTIVE

• Optional health cash plans;
• Generous team discount;
• Best friend + family discount;
• Birthday day off & gift;
• Work From Home Wednesdays;
• Bookable Work From Home Days;
• EAP with Virtual GP;
• Summer + Winter team parties;
• Regular team socials;
• Modern studio workspace with free snacks and refreshments;