Garment Technologist: Drive Fit, Specs & Fast-Track Tech

Sweaty Betty; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweaty Betty is seeking a Garment Technologist to drive technical excellence across proto to pre-production. You will create precise technical specs in Centric PLM, collaborate with Design, Buying and Global Sourcing to deliver fit-for-purpose products and maintain accurate documentation.

In this role you will manage sample development, ensure on‑time delivery, support seasonal grading and maintain strong cross‑border partnerships with UK and overseas offices, contributing to speed-to-market and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience.
• Passion for creating high-quality, well-fitting product.
• Background in pattern cutting, clothing technology or production preferable.
• Understanding of grading rules, testing compliance and garment construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PLM systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with sportswear preferable.

Responsibilities

• Create technical specifications within PLM for proto to PP.
• Collaborate with Design and Buying to engineer product to price point.
• Manage sample development and wearers trials.
• Attend CP and GSC meetings to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee technical product approvals end-to-end with cross-functional teams and GSC.
• Maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas offices.
• Deliver speed-to-market approvals to support test and learn and product innovation.
• Maintain Centric PLM with all required technical information.
• Resolve technical product issues with cross-functional teams and GSC.
• Plan seasonal Grading / Fit reviews.

Skills

Garment technology

Pattern cutting

Fitting experience

Grading rules

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Centric PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sweaty Betty is seeking a Garment Technologist to drive technical excellence across proto to pre-production. You will create precise technical specs in Centric PLM, collaborate with Design, Buying and Global Sourcing to deliver fit-for-purpose products and maintain accurate documentation.

In this role you will manage sample development, ensure on‑time delivery, support seasonal grading and maintain strong cross‑border partnerships with UK and overseas offices, contributing to speed-to-market and