Junior Garment Technologist, Womenswear

Reiss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount up to 65%

Exclusive sample sales

Pension contributions

Cycle to work

Job summary

Reiss is seeking a Junior Garment Technologist to support the Technical team in maintaining high standards of fit, quality and construction across our collections. You will work with Senior Garment Technologists, Design, Buying and suppliers to assist with fit sessions, sample management and technical administration.

Based in London, you’ll develop technical knowledge, manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines, and contribute to the ongoing delivery of products that meet the Reiss brand’s quality

Qualifications

• Passion for fashion and garment construction; interest in fit and technical product development.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communicator with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support fit sessions by preparing samples and recording fit comments.
• Prepare and maintain technical packs with measurements and specs.
• Manage fit/pre-shipment samples and chase suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Check pre-shipment samples across Mainline, Outlet and Atelier for fit and construction.
• Maintain fit lists and trackers, recording approvals and supplier updates.
• Support garment testing by reviewing base and bulk test reports.
• Respond to queries and assist with technical guidelines and manuals.

Skills

Garment construction

Fit experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM software

Job description

What’s the role about?

As our Junior Garment Technologist, you’ll support the Technical team in maintaining the highest standards of fit, quality and construction across our collections. Working closely with Senior Garment Technologists, Design, Buying, Product Development and suppliers, you’ll assist with fit sessions, sample management, garment approvals and technical administration, helping to ensure our products meet the quality and fit expectations of the Reiss brand.

Who you are

• Passionate about fashion and garment construction, with an interest in fit, fabrics and technical product development.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• A clear and confident communicator, comfortable building relationships with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify issues and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence using systems and handling data.
• A collaborative team player who is keen to learn, develop technical knowledge and take ownership of their responsibilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting fit sessions by preparing samples, measuring garments, identifying out-of-tolerance measurements and recording clear fit and construction comments.
• Preparing and maintaining technical packs, adding sample measurements, updating specifications and sharing fit comments, photographs and diagrams with suppliers.
• Managing fit and pre-shipment samples, tracking delivery dates, chasing suppliers and ensuring samples are reviewed and approved within critical path deadlines.
• Checking pre-shipment samples across Mainline, Outlet and Atelier, reviewing fit, measurements, construction, testing, care labels and swing tags.
• Maintaining fit lists, Vision and sample trackers, ensuring style approvals, deadlines and supplier updates are accurately recorded.
• Supporting garment testing by reviewing base and bulk test reports, providing feedback and ensuring fabrics and construction meet the required standards.
• Responding to customer, supplier and internal queries, attending supplier and QC calls, and supporting the resolution of garment quality issues.
• Providing wider support to the Technical team through sample storage, store visits, seasonal reporting, returns analysis and the preparation of technical guidelines and manuals.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• MetLife Virtual GP.
• Medicash health support plan.
• Workplace pension contributions.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work programme.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Annual Leave purchase.
• Access to additional Retail Discounts.
• Plus, a range of further benefits, including salary sacrifice for tax savings.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.