Garment Technologist - Wovens /London

CVUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in the UK is seeking an experienced Garment Technologist to support the Design Team in creating accurate prototype specifications. Candidates should have expertise in garment construction, testing, and grading, as well as a keen eye for luxury details. This role involves ensuring production viability, conducting fabric trials, and maintaining quality standards. Join a fast-growing team in a vibrant location.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical garment construction fit, testing, and grading.
• Knowledge of woven and soft separates.
• Close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Team in creating accurate 1st prototype specs for the Supply Base.
• Liaise with the Designer & Buyer about price and critical path adjustments.
• Ensure garments are viable for production regarding cost and quality.
• Request relevant bulk tests and garment testing.
• Conduct wearer trials for new fabrics and details.
• Visit the supply base to support new suppliers.
• Train the Warehouse team in identifying poor quality.
• Conduct scheduled shop visits according to trends.
• Review quality returns report and act accordingly.
• Maintain professional relationships with head office and store teams.

Job description

Our Client is one of the UK's fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to-consumer business, they operate in a truly omnichannel way.

We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist with technical garment construction fit, testing, and grading knowledge, with a love of luxury garments and close attention to detail. The ideal candidate must have experience in Woven s& Soft Separates.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Design Team in the creation of accurate 1st prototype specs and packs for the Supply Base that is in line with business standards.
• To liaise with the Designer & Buyer where alterations or comments affect price, quantity, or the critical path.
• To ensure that garments are viable for production from a cost and quality perspective.
• To ensure that there is a test report (base) for all cloth/ yarn, interlining, trim, and artwork at the proto stage.
• To ensure the relevant bulk tests & garment testing are requested, ensuring quality and costs are considered.
• To ensure a wearer trial is conducted on new fabric, high-risk style/ details, and action are taken accordingly.
• To visit the supply base when required: to develop and support new suppliers.

Additional Tasks

• To regularly make scheduled visits to the Warehouse to support & train the team in the identification of poor quality/poor manufacturing/customer abuse.
• To regularly make, scheduled shop visits in line with trends/retailers specified by the Design and/or Buying team.
• To review the monthly quality returns report and take the appropriate action when necessary.
• To build and maintain good working & professional relationships with head office, store, and warehouse teams.