Quality Control Specialist

SUCCESS TALENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is recruiting a Quality Control Specialist to ensure every garment leaving the brands is flawless. Based in Watford, you will approve samples, review designs, and maintain supplier quality to uphold ethical and environmental standards.

You will work with leading fashion and footwear brands, inspecting samples, reviewing tech packs, and preparing quality reports. A textile or fashion degree and 3–5 years QC/QA experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textiles, Fashion Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in QC/QA within the fashion industry.
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction and textile properties.
• Confidence interpreting industry quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Approving garment samples, trims and fabrics.
• Reviewing tech packs and ensuring suppliers interpret specs correctly.
• Inspecting shipment samples and identifying issues early.
• Conducting risk assessments on new designs.
• Implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Collaborating with suppliers to uphold brand standards.
• Maintaining inspection records and preparing detailed quality reports.
• Helping train QC teams and onboard new vendors.

Job description

Quality Control Specialist

Location: Watford

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £32,000

Do you have an eagle eye for detail and a passion for perfectly crafted fashion? Are you the kind of person who can spot a stitching flaw from across the room? Then step into a role where quality truly matters.

We're recruiting for a group of leading fashion and footwear brands, who are on the lookout for a Quality Control Specialist to make sure every garment that leaves their hands is flawless. You'll be at the heart of their product excellence - approving samples, reviewing designs, and keeping suppliers on their toes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Approving garment samples, trims, and fabrics
• Reviewing tech packs and ensuring suppliers interpret specs correctly
• Inspecting shipment samples and identifying any issues early
• Conducting risk assessments on new designs
• Implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement plans
• Collaborating with suppliers to uphold brand standards
• Maintaining inspection records and preparing detailed quality reports
• Helping train QC teams and onboard new vendors

What You Bring

• A degree in Textiles, Fashion Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience in QC/QA within the fashion industry
• Excellent knowledge of garment construction and textile properties
• Confidence interpreting industry quality and compliance standards
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

This is your chance to work across renowned fashion and footwear brands where quality is never an afterthought. You'll be part of a collaborative team, shaping how products look, feel, and perform - while ensuring they ethical and environmental standards every step of the way.

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.