Garment Technologist

Club L London

Manchester

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Free snacks

Job summary

Club L London is seeking an experienced Senior Garment Technologist to join our Manchester HQ and take ownership of fit and quality across the full product development lifecycle.

You will lead live fit sessions, manage supplier communications, approve care labels and test reports, and develop junior team members while travelling to visit the supply base. A strong technical background in textiles and garment construction is essential.

Qualifications

Experience leading fit sessions and live fittings.
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and QA processes.
Ability to communicate with a global supplier base to ensure quality standards.
Willingness to travel to supply base and warehouse as needed.
Prior senior technologist experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Own and lead live fit sessions in collaboration with Design.
Communicate daily with global suppliers to ensure fit and quality.
Develop junior team members within the department.
Implement projects to standardise processes and reduce returns.
Work with inbound QC to improve quality and minimise returns.

Skills

Garment technologist

Pattern cutting

Quality assurance

Supplier communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in technical textiles

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Garment Technologist to join our team at our Manchester HQ, leading fit and quality across the full product development lifecycle. You will take ownership of fit sessions, supplier communication, and quality standards, ensuring all products meet the brand's expectations for fit, consistency, and performance. Working closely with Design, Production, and Merchandising, you will play a key role in driving best practices, improving processes, and reducing returns. You will also support and develop junior team members while building strong relationships with our global supply base. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role suited to someone with strong technical expertise, a commercial mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality product.,

Working closely with the design, production, and merchandising team throughout the product development process.
Own and lead live fit sessions, working collaboratively with the design team to achieve the perfect Club L London product.
Creation of comprehensive, logical, and clearly written fit comments complete with supporting imagery and diagrams.
Communicating daily with a global supply base to ensure all products are manufactured to the required fit and quality standards.
Ability to prioritise workload to ensure critical business deadlines are achieved.
Approval of care labels and test reports.
Ownership of departmental product returns, investigating high returning styles and bringing solutions to achieve company returns targets.
Develop junior members of the team to support progression within the department.
Support and educate suppliers to achieve consistent quality and fit across a global supply base.
Implement departmental projects to standardise and improve ways of working.
Work closely with the inbound QC team to improve quality and minimise customer returns.
Travel as required to visit the supply base and warehouse.
Previous experience as senior technologist is preferred but not essential.
Preferably a degree or similar within technical textiles.
Ability to fit accurately and at speed to ensure Club L London are first to market with the latest trends.
Strong understanding of pattern cutting and garment construction, a pattern cutting background is preferred but not essential.
Attention to detail is key to maintain the brands quality standards.
An understanding of testing and compliance is essential.
Passionate about the Club L London product, customer focused attitude and commercial eye.
Must be organised and able to lead and work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Desire to progress and grow within a team, taking on extra responsibilities where relevant

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures. From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.