Garment Technologist – Sportswear & Lifestyle

Fashion Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to join a fashion brand on a temporary basis with immediate start. You will manage garment development and production across menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and accessories, ensuring fit, quality and timescales.

The role requires hands-on experience with sample approvals, critical paths, supplier liaison and factory audits. Hybrid working is offered, and there is potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in garment technology within a fashion brand, retailer or manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, specifications and production processes.
• Experience managing sample approvals, critical paths and supplier communication.
• Confident working independently and managing multiple product developments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Measuring garment samples and providing detailed fit, construction and workmanship comments.
• Managing the garment development and sample approval process.
• Liaising directly with overseas suppliers to resolve technical queries and ensure product quality.
• Managing critical paths and ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Reviewing and approving lab dips and supplier submissions.
• Taking ownership of development and production timelines for allocated products.
• Supporting factory audits and maintaining technical documentation.

Skills

Garment technology

Production management

Independent working

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Garment Technologist to join an established fashion and lifestyle brand on a temporary basis, with an immediate start.

Candidates must be immediately available and not on a notice period to be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Garment Technologist with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to manage garment development and production processes across multiple product categories, including menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and accessories.

Key responsibilities:

• Measuring garment samples and providing detailed fit, construction and workmanship comments.
• Managing the garment development and sample approval process.
• Liaising directly with overseas suppliers to resolve technical queries and ensure product quality.
• Managing critical paths and ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Reviewing and approving lab dips and supplier submissions.
• Taking ownership of development and production timelines for allocated products.
• Supporting factory audits and maintaining technical documentation.

About you:

• At least 3 years' experience in garment technology within a fashion brand, retailer or manufacturer.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, specifications and production processes.
• Experience managing sample approvals, critical paths and supplier communication.
• Confident working independently and managing multiple product developments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Adobe Illustrator experience advantageous.

The role offers hybrid working

There is potential for the role to become permanent, although this is not guaranteed.