Garment Technologist - Womenswear (12 Month FTC)

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in London is looking for a Garment Technologist to work on womenswear for a 12-month Maternity Cover Contract. You will manage the garment development from prototype to store, ensuring high-quality production standards and fit excellence. This role requires strong technical expertise in garment construction and experience in a retail environment. Join a dynamic technical team and contribute to delivering prominent fashion products.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and make.
• Experience managing womenswear multi-product in a fashion or retail environment.
• Proven ability to conduct fit sessions confidently and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own styles from prototype through to delivery into stores.
• Develop high-quality, production-ready garments with suppliers.
• Manage fittings in line with company critical path timelines.

Skills

Technical knowledge of garment construction

Experience in fabric and garment testing

Clear communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We are working with a fashion brand across womenswear, menswear and accessories. They are seeking a Garment Technologist across womenswear for a 12 month Maternity Cover Contract. Based in London, they pride themselves on high standards, exceptional quality and fit. You would be joining a technical team, working closely with Design, Buying and suppliers to deliver beautiful, high-quality and commercially relevant product.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a team of Garment Technologists, owning styles from prototype through to delivery into stores.
• Interpreting designers' sketches and detail sheets, and developing them into high-quality, production-ready garments with suppliers.
• Fitting garments on the body and managing fittings in line with company critical path timelines.
• Ensuring high standards of garment construction, make and fit across your product areas.
• Clearly communicating fit, make and construction comments to suppliers and internal teams.
• Continuously assessing garment quality and construction methods.
• Participating in risk assessment sessions with all relevant stakeholders.
• Reviewing and challenging size charts based on customer profile, trends and competitor information.
• Maintaining and updating the critical path and key deadlines for your styles.

Person specification:

• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit and make.
• Experience managing womenswear multi product within a fashion or retail environment.
• Proven ability to confidently conduct fit sessions on the body and make sound decisions on fit and balance for the target customer.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience working to a critical path and meeting tight deadlines.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to explain technical fit and make issues to suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience in fabric and garment testing.