Garment Technologist

V&C; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

V&C in Greater London is seeking a skilled professional for a hands-on role in garment fitting. You will support the design team and ensure garments meet brand requirements while collaborating with global suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years' experience in menswear formal woven garments and a solid understanding of fitting and construction. This role involves opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience working with menswear formal woven garments.
• Solid grounding in garment fitting, grading and construction.
• Ability to manage time effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design team with measurements and construction details.
• Measure samples and create fit workbooks from 1st fit to seal.
• Develop understanding of fit and construction across product types.
• Check grading for production consistency.
• Review test reports and advise on washing instructions.
• Liaise with global suppliers during fit and manufacture process.

Skills

Garment fitting

Grading

Construction details

Time management

Attention to detail

Liaison with suppliers

Job description

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be supported and encouraged to develop. You'll be part of a team that values input at every level, and where your ideas and observations are genuinely listened to. As the business continues to grow, there's real scope to take on more responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the design team by advising on measurements and construction details for spec
• Measuring samples and creating fit workbooks from 1st fit through to seal, ensuring garments meet brand requirement
• Working across Mens woven products, Tailoring and Outerwear, developing your understanding of fit and construction across all product type
• Checking grading for production to ensure consistency is maintained throughout
• Reviewing base and bulk test reports and advising on washing instruction
• Liaising with global suppliers to support them through the fit and manufacture process, providing clear and helpful guidance
• Communicating across internal and external teams and managing information from multiple source
• Supporting sustainability initiatives through supplier engagement and industry networking
• Contributing to supplier audit processes and helping to drive continuous improvement
• Assisting with returns analysis and faulty product reviews, with some warehouse QC involvement
• Opportunity to travel to Far East factories as part of the rol

What We're Looking for

• Around 3–5 years' experience working with menswear formal woven garment
• A solid grounding in garment fitting, grading and construction
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a tea
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage your time effective
• Positive and adaptable — happy working in a busy, fast-moving environment