Junior Garment Technologist

Fred Perry Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion company is seeking a Quality (Technical) professional to join their team in London. This position involves collaborating with designers and suppliers to ensure product quality and timely production. The role requires expertise in garment fitting and construction, knowledge of fabric testing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The company offers flexible working hours and generous employee benefits including an annual bonus, pension contributions, and private healthcare. Join a team that values quality and inclusivity!

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Competitive salary

Generous staff discount

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in garment fitting grading and construction is essential.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong knowledge of fabric testing methods required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on measurement and construction detailing.
• Maintain technical sample tracker for approvals.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Knowledge of garment fitting grading and construction

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of fabrics lab testing

Ability to work under pressure

Motivated for quality improvement

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner who played and fought his way through always with style and despite the establishment. Today Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

PURPOSE :

This position is within the Quality (Technical) Department reporting to a Garment Technologist supporting across both menswear and womenswear product categories.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

All of the below carried out with the collaboration and supervision of the Technologist and Technical Manager

• Advising key measurement and construction detailing to design / development packs to facilitate production of prototype samples
• Maintaining accurate product packages setting up of initial prototype packs fitting though all stages of development in collaboration with design and product development.
• Fittings and approval of graded size charts for production approving all fabric and trim testing.
• Updating tech packs with comprehensive fit comments construction comments providing technical instructions to the supply base.
• Liaising with suppliers and factories during the production to ensure technical issues are supported with clear and timely decisions to ensure shipment dates are achieved.
• Maintain technical sample tracker to track approval processes of products.
• Assessment and approval of all bulk fabric prints and trims carrying out wash and wear trials on new qualities
• Reviewing base and bulk test reports of all fabrics and trims and approving wash care instructions. Maintaining fabric testing matrix
• Assessing production / shipment samples meet all fit quality labelling and packaging requirements. Assessing final AQL inspection reports liaising with the production department to facilitate the maintenance of required ex-factory dates.
• Working closely with the product development teams to review responsible and sustainable fabric and trim alternatives and review necessary certification needed; keeping on top of the validity of all certificates for all responsibly sourced fabrics and trims in the range
• Reviewing all bulk lab dips and communicating colour feedback to ensure colour continuity within each quarter of the whole range and supply base.
• Ensuring master brand standards for colours embroideries and constructions are monitored and maintained

THE PERSON :

• Knowledge of garment fitting grading and construction.
• The ability to effectively communicate across internal departments and external sources both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of fabrics lab testing and assessment of results
• Ability to work in structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment across multiple seasons and suppliers.
• Motivated to improve the product at every stage and strive for the highest achievable quality.
• Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Powerpoint & Teams (Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator).

HOURS :

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work / life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm or 10 : 00am-6 : 30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way the Head Office acts a brand hub where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS :

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We dont want to be a good company to work for we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer :

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• Additional benefits with long service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• EAP
• Social Events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.