Garment Technologist

Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists is seeking an experienced Womenswear Garment Technologist to join a leading clothing manufacturer in London. You will manage multi-product development across woven, denim and jersey, lead fit meetings, and collaborate with offshore factories to ensure quality and timely delivery.

This role offers up to £50,000 DOE plus bonus and benefits, with a focus on product variety, collaboration with design and production teams, and delivering high-quality garments in a

Qualifications

• Extensive recent experience as a womenswear garment technologist in a multi-product environment.
• Strong knowledge of fit, construction, fabrics and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with offshore factories and QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-product items across woven, denim, and jersey for ladieswear.
• Lead fit meetings and provide technical guidance on garment construction.
• Oversee production QC and ensure standards are met.
• Amend patterns based on fit comments and development feedback.
• Collaborate with design and offshore manufacturing partners.
• Maintain technical packs, production workbooks, and lab reports.
• Monitor critical path and deadlines, including offshore QC timelines.

Skills

Womenswear garment technologist

Pattern-cutting

Fabrics knowledge

Offshore QC

Job description

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

About the Company

A leading, fast-paced clothing manufacturer is seeking an experienced Womenswear Garment Technologist to join their expanding technical team. Working across multi-product categories and a wide range of fabrications, this is a fantastic opportunity for a confident womenswear garment technologist who thrives on responsibility, product variety and collaboration with design, production and offshore manufacturing partners and working with marketing leading retail companies.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Product & Technical Development

• Manage and develop multiproduct items across Woven, Denim, and Jersey fabrications for Ladieswear and Girlswear.
• Work across an extensive range of product categories including: Outerwear, Tops, Sweats, Joggers, Leggings, Woven Bottoms, Dresses, Blouses, Separates, Knitwear, Loungewear, Swimwear, Jackets, Polo Shirts, and T-Shirts.
• Collaborate closely with Designers on new ranges, ensuring accuracy in styling, fit and garment construction.
• Attend and lead fit meetings, providing actionable technical guidance and solutions.
• Help oversee Quality Control for all production orders, ensuring standards are maintained at all stages.
• Amend patterns based on fit comments and development feedback.
• Work with factories on pattern cutting and grading via computerised systems.
• Create and maintain full Technical Sample Packs and Production Workbooks for all new styles.
• Ensure all fabric testing and lab reports are completed and correct care label information is advised.
• Optimise sampling and production systems to improve workflow both in-house and offshore.
• Maintain and monitor the Critical Path, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Work and support offshore QC teams, ensuring AQLs are completed correctly and on time.

About You - A shortlist of must haves

• Significant and recent experience as a Womenswear Garment Technologist with a focus on womenswear in a multi-product environment either working for a high street supplier high street retailer (pace is key )
• Strong technical knowledge of fit, construction, fabrics and manufacturing processes.
• Confident pattern-cutting and pattern-amending skills.
• Experience working with offshore factories and managing QC processes.
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-focused with strong communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Commutable to London and eligible to work in the UK

If you’re a driven, technically strong Womenswear Garment Technologist ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Join a business where your expertise will directly influence product quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.