Garment Technologist

Zachary Daniels; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Garment Technologist for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. The role covers womenswear, menswear and kidswear across a growing lifestyle fashion brand, with hybrid working (2 days in office) and an early finish every Friday.

Open to junior to mid-level candidates with experience in garment technology, fittings, measurements and testing. You will support development from samples to production and collaborate closely with Design and Product teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in garment technology within an apparel brand or supplier.
• Experience with garment fittings, measurements and testing.
• Strong technical knowledge and an excellent eye for detail.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
• A collaborative personality, with the ability to build strong relationships across a close-knit team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a varied product range, with flexibility around category experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of garments from initial samples through to production.
• Conduct garment fittings, ensuring fit, construction and quality meet the required standards.
• Manage fit comments, measurement specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate garment testing and ensure products meet the necessary quality and safety requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and factories to resolve technical queries and ensure products are developed to specification.
• Work closely with Design and Product teams to maintain product quality, fit and consistency.
• Monitor sample approvals and critical deadlines, ensuring products progress smoothly through the development process.
• Maintain accurate technical records, demonstrating strong attention to detail throughout.

Skills

Garment technology

Garment fittings

Measurements

Technical knowledge

Detail oriented

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Garment Technologist

12-Month FTC | Growing Lifestyle Fashion Brand | Hybrid Working + Early Finish Fridays

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Garment Technologist or Junior Garment Technologist to join a highly successful and growing lifestyle fashion brand.

With continued growth across a varied product offering, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team and gain valuable experience working across a diverse range of products for womenswear, menswear and kidswear.

The business is open to candidates from Junior through to Mid-Level, with flexibility around product categories depending on your experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of garments from initial samples through to production.
• Conduct garment fittings, ensuring fit, construction and quality meet the required standards.
• Manage fit comments, measurement specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate garment testing and ensure products meet the necessary quality and safety requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and factories to resolve technical queries and ensure products are developed to specification.
• Work closely with Design and Product teams to maintain product quality, fit and consistency.
• Monitor sample approvals and critical deadlines, ensuring products progress smoothly through the development process.
• Maintain accurate technical records, demonstrating strong attention to detail throughout.

About You

• Previous experience in garment technology within an apparel brand or supplier.
• Experience with garment fittings, measurements and testing.
• Strong technical knowledge and an excellent eye for detail.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
• A collaborative personality, with the ability to build strong relationships across a close-knit team.
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a varied product range, with flexibility around category experience.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a highly successful and growing lifestyle fashion brand.
• Exposure to a varied product range and the chance to broaden your technical experience.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Hybrid working, with just 2 days per week in the office.
• An early finish every Friday.

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