Senior Garment Technologist – Fit, Quality & Tech Leader

Debenhams Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Share schemes

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Discount across brands

Wellbeing package

Learning and progression

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Debenhams Group, London-based Coast brand, is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist to drive fit improvements and collaborate with suppliers, QA and the buying team. You will support the technical team to ensure high-quality, compliant products across multiple brands.

You will lead fit sessions, guide technical development, and maintain strict quality standards while balancing cost, speed, and production realities. This is a London-based, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior garment technologist role.
• Degree-level qualification in fashion/tech.
• Experience with fit sessions and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own fit sessions in-house and at source.
• Provide technical guidance to designers, buyers and suppliers.
• Communicate clear comments to suppliers and manage samples against KPIs.
• Collaborate with design, buying and QA to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with product safety and legibility of testing, and manage non-compliance.

Skills

Garment Technology

Fitting sessions

Pattern cutting

Gerber/Pattern systems

Factory liaison

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Supply chain collaboration

Education

Degree in Fashion/Textiles

Tools

Gerber software

Job description

Debenhams Group, London-based Coast brand, is seeking a Senior Garment Technologist to drive fit improvements and collaborate with suppliers, QA and the buying team. You will support the technical team to ensure high-quality, compliant products across multiple brands.

You will lead fit sessions, guide technical development, and maintain strict quality standards while balancing cost, speed, and production realities. This is a London-based, on-site role.