Garment Technologist (freelance)

about:blank; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative clothing brand in East London is seeking a skilled Menswear Garment Technologist to join their dynamic team on a part-time basis. This role involves collaborating closely with the Design Lead and managing the critical path to ensure timely production and quality. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining the brand's reputation by delivering excellent fit and quality through effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers. If you are passionate about fashion and possess a strong technical background, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing and community-focused brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Garment Technologist required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical path is maintained and delays are highlighted.
• Lead weekly fit sessions and dictate fit comments for factories.

Skills

Garment Technology

Premium Fabric Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are a contemporary clothing brand, based out of East London. Since our inception in 2021, we have grown exponentially year on year. A fundamental part of our growth has been our community-centric approach. We work closely with our customers to shape the future of the brand.

About the Role

Details:

• Based in our studio in Shoreditch, London
• Paid as a daily rate

We are looking for a skilled, multi-product Menswear Garment Technologist to join our growing team on a part-time basis.

You will be working closely with the Design Lead and the wider team, from development spec through to final production.

You will be expected to maintain a close working relationship across our supply chain to deliver good fit and quality and solve any issues that arise.

You will be expected to be on top of the critical path and the deadlines tied to that, communicating effectively with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure critical path is maintained, and any delays are highlighted proactively to the team.
• Work with the Design Lead to create development specs against tech packs.
• Measure all samples in a timely manner, and clearly relay any discrepancies back to the factory.
• Lead weekly fit sessions on a live model, helping the team to make the best decisions for manufacturing, construction methods, and fit.
• Dictate clear and precise fit comments for the factories, to ensure sampling success rate.
• Update workbooks accurately with notes and comments after each fit session.
• Have a strong understanding of grading and pattern knowledge.
• Maintain and develop block library.
• Review test reports and customer feedback.
• Grow technical quality with the brand growth to maintain customer retention and brand reputation.
• Be confident in decision-making and understand the importance of commercial elements in your decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Garment Technologist
• Good premium fabric knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion