Garment Technologist

Everpool Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist for a well-established high-street fashion retailer in the United Kingdom. You will own product quality from development through bulk production, covering fit, sizing, fabric testing and production assessments to ensure safety, consistency and high standards.

You will work closely with factories and the Product team, manage sample development and approvals, troubleshoot technical issues, and drive improvements through data and

Qualifications

• Previous Garment Technologist experience within the UK fashion retail market is essential.
• Proven experience in clothing/high-street fashion environments.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, production and quality management processes.
• Excellent understanding of fit, sizing, garment specifications and critical path management.
• Experience working directly with factories and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making technical decisions.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven approach and ability to use customer insight for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sample management and the fit process from development to production.
• Evaluate development and pre-production samples against specifications and approve for bulk production.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve technical and quality issues throughout production.
• Ensure consistency of sizing and fit across the product range with the Product team.
• Build strong relationships with factories and suppliers for accurate specs and timely samples.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Services and Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Manage the critical path from proto sample to bulk production in partnership with Product Development.
• Ensure suppliers comply with ethical and technical standards.
• Audit and approve manufacturing units; propose corrective actions as needed.
• Review in-season returns and use data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit & sizing

Production quality management

Factory liaison

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Garment Technologist (a241eb09-8494-458e-92b6-b1d68c760d39)

Location United Kingdom, United Kingdom Sector Retail Benefits £35000 Plus package

WOULD YOU RELOCATE FOR THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER? ....IF SO READ ON
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garment Technologist to join a well-established and successful high-street fashion retailer. Working at the heart of the product development and production process, you will take ownership of product quality from initial development through to bulk production. Covering fit, sizing, sampling, fabric testing and production assessments, you will ensure products are safe, consistent, fit for purpose and delivered to the required quality standards. Previous Garment Technologist experience within the UK fashion retail market is essential for this role. The Role As Garment Technologist, your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of sample management and the fit process from initial development through to production, ensuring quality remains at the forefront throughout.
• Evaluating development and pre-production samples against original product specifications and approving manufacturing, performance and fit requirements for bulk production.
• Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving technical and quality issues throughout the production process, implementing effective solutions to maintain product standards.
• Ensuring consistency of sizing and fit across the product range, working closely with the wider Product team.
• Building strong relationships with factories and suppliers to ensure accurate specifications, consistent fit and timely sample delivery.
• Working cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Services and Warehouse teams to investigate and resolve quality issues and customer returns.
• Managing the critical path from proto sample through to bulk production in partnership with Product Development, Buying and Merchandising.
• Ensuring suppliers and manufacturing sites comply with company ethical and technical standards.
• Acting as a technical centre of excellence, keeping up to date with industry developments and sharing technical knowledge across the business.
• Technically auditing and approving proposed manufacturing units, recommending corrective action plans where required.
• Reviewing and managing in-season returns, using available reports and data to identify trends and drive improvements.

About You To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous Garment Technologist experience within the UK fashion retail market - essential.
• Proven experience working within a clothing or high-street fashion environment.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, production and quality management processes.
• An excellent understanding of fit, sizing, garment specifications and critical path management.
• Experience working directly with factories and suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making technical decisions.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commercial and data-led approach, with the ability to use information and customer insight to support decision-making.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience using PLM software would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Garment Technologist to join a recognised high-street fashion retailer and play an integral role in delivering high-quality, commercially successful products. If you have UK fashion retail experience and are looking for your next Garment Technologist opportunity, we would love to hear from you.