Garment Technologist: Fit & Quality Lead

Named Collective; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

Generous team discount

Best friend + family discount

Birthday day off & gift

Work From Home Wednesdays

Bookable Work From Home Days

EAP with Virtual GP

Summer + Winter team parties

Regular team socials

Modern studio workspace with free sn{

snacks and refreshments

Job summary

NAMED COLLECTIVE in London is seeking a Garment Technologist who will own technical development from prototype through pre-shipment approval, lead fit sessions and manage specs. You will collaborate with Design and Production to ensure fit, quality and product vision across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of garment construction, grading and manufacturing, with experience in coordinating with overseas suppliers to ensure consistent

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Garment Tech role.
• Strong technical knowledge across garment construction, fit, grading and manufacturing.
• Ability to react quickly and confidently to changes within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own technical development from prototype through to pre-shipment approval.
• Lead and manage all internal fit sessions; review and approve fit samples, size sets and pre-production samples.
• Create new-season garment specifications, standardise fits across core styles, develop grading rules and manage graded size specifications.
• Measure garments against requested specifications and provide clear, accurate technical comments to suppliers.
• Work closely with Design and Production teams to achieve the desired fit, quality and product vision.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to communicate technical requirements and ensure consistency across production.
• Identify, investigate and resolve technical and quality issues throughout the product development process.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern cutting

Grading

Manufacturing processes

Fit analysis

Garment measurement

Technical specifications

Graded size specs

Overseas suppliers

Sustainability

Job description

NAMED COLLECTIVE in London is seeking a Garment Technologist who will own technical development from prototype through pre-shipment approval, lead fit sessions and manage specs. You will collaborate with Design and Production to ensure fit, quality and product vision across womenswear, menswear, unisex and dual sizing.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of garment construction, grading and manufacturing, with experience in coordinating with overseas suppliers to ensure consistent